John Watson Argued That Psychology Should Study Only Observable Behaviour

question 35

Multiple Choice

John Watson argued that psychology should study only observable behaviour. Which of your text's unifying themes is this position most consistent with?

• A)Psychology is empirical.
• B)Heredity and environment jointly influence behaviour.
• C)Our experience of the world is highly subjective.
• D)Psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context.

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