Regarding Behaviorism, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 82

Multiple Choice

Regarding behaviorism, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Watson believed that, with control of their environments, he could shape infants to be any kind of adult.
• B)B.F. Skinner conducted most of his research with humans.
• C)In the early 20^th century, behaviorism was the dominant force in psychology.
• D)B.F. Skinner presented ideas and techniques for rewarding and punishing behavior.
• E)Behaviorists rejected introspection as a research method.

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