Some Forms of Behaviorism Rejected the Study of Mental Processes

question 48

Multiple Choice

Some forms of behaviorism rejected the study of mental processes because they

• A) are not common in animals and humans and thus cannot be compared.
• B) cannot be reliably observed or measured and thus cannot be objectively studied.
• C) can be verified only in adult humans, and animal comparisons are important.
• D) were viewed as consequences, not precursors, of behavior.

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