Psychologists who accept the idea of the "blank slate" would be likely to agree with which of the following statements?
A) "Human behavior is caused by our genetic inheritance"
B) "Human behavior is caused by experience and learning"
C) "Human behavior is cause by an interaction of nature and nurture"
D) "Human behavior is not determined but is an expression of our free will"

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The idea of a "blank slate" suggests that humans are born without any innate traits or predispositions, and that all behavior is learned through experience and conditioning. Therefore, those who accept this idea would agree that human behavior is caused by experience and learning.

Psychologists Who Accept the Idea of the "Blank Slate" Would