Asked by Wenni Pematasari on May 11, 2024

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Early behaviorists used animal subjects, due in part to their belief that

A) it is impossible to get accurate data from humans.
B) research on humans was unethical.
C) behavioral laws are more or less the same across species.
D) humans have minds and other species do not.

Animal Subjects

Animals used in research or experiments in order to observe biological, psychological, or social processes that could provide insights relevant to humans or other animals.

Behavioral Laws

Fundamental principles or rules that explain and predict how organisms behave, often based on consequences of actions in terms of rewards and punishments.

Species

A collection of organisms that are alike and can interbreed to produce offspring that are also capable of reproduction.

  • Recognize the main research strategies employed by pioneering psychologists.
  • Recognize the role of psychology in comprehending the actions and reactions of humans and animals.
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Giuliano VandsonMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Early behaviorists believed that behavioral laws were more or less the same across species, which is why they used animal subjects for their research. They thought that by studying animals, they could learn general principles that applied to all behavior, including human behavior.