Which of the following events is most closely associated with the decline of behaviorism as an approach to psychology?
A) Watson's "Little Albert" experiment
B) Skinner's publication of the book, Verbal Behavior
C) Development of the technique of analytic introspection
D) The proposal of cognitive maps

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Skinner's publication of the book, Verbal Behavior, which attempted to explain language acquisition solely through behaviorist principles, was heavily criticized and marked the beginning of the decline of behaviorism as a dominant approach in psychology.

Which of the Following Events Is Most Closely Associated with the Decline