[Solved] What was the Great Awakening? A) It was an attempt at opening the eyes of Americans to the need for a more rational American religion. B) It was the realization by the colonial elites that regulations imposed upon them by the Board of Trade were restricting their liberties. C) It was a movement by American religious leaders to reunite many warring sects into one Protestant church. D) It was a scientific movement in which people were encouraged to observe the natural world with the naked eye. E) It was a religious revival movement that emphasized the sinfulness of human beings and the need for immediate repentance. B. F. Skinner: An influential American psychologist known for his work in developing the theory of behaviorism. African American Psychology: A branch of psychology that focuses on the study of the cultural, social, and historical influences on the mental health and behavior of African Americans. Francis Cecil Sumner: Acknowledged as the first African American to receive a Ph.D. in psychology in the United States. Behavioral Perspective: An approach in psychology focusing on observable behaviors and how they're learned through interactions with the environment.