The Most Significant Public Impact of Watson's Varied Undertakings Was

question 53

Multiple Choice

The most significant public impact of Watson's varied undertakings was to ____.​

• A)​introduce pop psychology as a new field
• B)prepare the way for Skinner
• C)​transform childrearing practices
• D)eliminate all remains of functionalism from the science of psychology
• E)reverse the trend toward applied psychology in the United States

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Definitions:

Behavioral Approach

A perspective in psychology and management focusing on understanding human behavior through observation and empirical data, often emphasizing the environment's role on behavior.

Multivariate Analysis

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Contingency Approach

A management theory that suggests the most appropriate management style or approach depends on the specific aspects of the situation at hand.

Chaos Theory

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