Professor Srinivasan is a psychologist, yet she does not study cognition, thoughts, or feelings because she claims that they are not rooted in observable behavior. Professor Srinivasan is most likely a __________.
A) Gestalt psychologist
B) personality psychologist
C) clinician
D) behaviorist

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The fact that Professor Srinivasan only focuses on observable behavior and disregards cognition, thoughts, and feelings is a hallmark of behaviorism, making D the correct answer.

Professor Srinivasan Is a Psychologist, Yet She Does Not Study