Which of the following statements best describes behaviorism?
A)It adopts a psychodynamic perspective on human behavior.
B)It contends that humans can learn behaviors, and other animals cannot.
C)It emphasizes the effects of reward and punishment on human behavior.
D)It challenged early theories that described the human subconscious as instinctual.

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Behaviorism emphasizes the effects of reward and punishment on human behavior, and this is the best description of the theory. Option A is incorrect as behaviorism does not adopt a psychodynamic perspective. Option B is incorrect as behaviorism's principles apply to both humans and animals. Option D is partially correct but lacks the full scope of behaviorism's contributions to psychology.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Behaviorism