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Kyla Louisse Vasquez
on Dec 25, 2024
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Which one of the following psychologists was responsible for originating the behavioral school of psychology?
A) Pavlov
B) Watson
C) Skinner
D) Rayner
Behavioral School
A perspective in psychology focusing on observable behaviors and the ways in which learning influences behavior, discounting internal mental processes.
Watson
John B. Watson, an American psychologist who established the psychological school of behaviorism, emphasizing the importance of observable behaviors over internal phenomena like thoughts and emotions.
- Pinpoint prominent psychologists and their input towards the growth of psychology.
- Familiarize oneself with the rationale behind and the employment of behaviorism in psychological contexts.
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Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint prominent psychologists and their input towards the growth of psychology.
- Familiarize oneself with the rationale behind and the employment of behaviorism in psychological contexts.