Skinner objected to hypothesizing the existence of ______,which he took to be internal copies of external stimuli.
A)reinforcers
B)instincts
C)motivators
D)mental representations

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Skinner, a behaviorist, objected to the use of mental representations in psychological theories, as he focused on observable behavior rather than internal mental states. He believed that behavior is a result of external stimuli and reinforcement, not internal representations or thoughts.

Skinner Objected to Hypothesizing the Existence of ______,Which He Took