Why Did Behaviourism Gain Popularity as an Approach to Psychology

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Multiple Choice

Why did behaviourism gain popularity as an approach to psychology?

• A)It was a reaction to the pessimistic view of human nature espoused by psychoanalytic theory.
• B)Humanistic psychologists had failed to develop effective treatments.
• C)It advocated for a nurturing and development of the mind by rewarding healthy patterns of thinking.
• D)It is difficult to know what is going on in people's minds.

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