Which of the Following Criticisms Was Leveled at Behaviorism When

question 109

Multiple Choice

Which of the following criticisms was leveled at behaviorism when it became a prominent approach in psychology?

• A) "Behaviorism lacks practical application to the real world."
• B) "Behaviorism's popularization lowers its scientific credibility."
• C) "Behaviorism lacks scientific rigor."
• D) "Behaviorism is not a coherent perspective."

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