Asked by Jhenni Yascaribay on May 20, 2024

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Your uncle John always argued,"Stop studying mental events that cannot be directly observed!" Which school of thought would most likely agree with your uncle John?

A) cognitive
B) behaviorism
C) Gestalt
D) psychoanalytic

Behaviorism

Behaviorism is a theory of learning based on the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning, emphasizing observable behaviors over internal states.

Directly Observed

Pertains to an event or behavior watched or noted in person, without relying on indirect evidence or reports.

  • Describe the effect that environmental elements have on behavior as seen through the behaviorist lens.
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Kate Emily YbañezMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Behaviorism focuses on observable behaviors rather than on cognitive activities that cannot be directly seen or measured, aligning with your uncle John's argument.