The work of Ivan Pavlov became the basis for the _____ movement begun in the United States by John
A) deinstitutionalization
B) behaviorist
C) operant conditioning
D) socialist

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Ivan Pavlov's work, specifically his research on classical conditioning, formed the foundation for the behaviorist movement in psychology, which emphasized the importance of observable behavior and the relationships between stimuli and responses. Choice A, deinstitutionalization, refers to a movement in mental health care to shift away from long-term institutionalization and towards community-based care. Choice C, operant conditioning, is a different form of learning theory that emphasizes reinforcement and punishment to shape behavior. Choice D, socialist, is unrelated to Pavlov's work in psychology.

The Work of Ivan Pavlov Became the Basis for the _____