______, which emerged as an alternative to psychoanalytic theories, focuses only on behavior that can be observed and objectively verified.
A) Behaviorism
B) Cognitive-developmental theory
C) Sociocultural theory
D) Ethology

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Behaviorism is the only theory among the given options that focuses solely on observable and measurable behavior. It emphasizes the importance of rewards and punishments in shaping behavior and does not take into account internal mental processes or unconscious motivations. Cognitive-developmental theory, sociocultural theory, and ethology all incorporate internal mental processes and/or social factors in their explanations of behavior.

______, Which Emerged as an Alternative to Psychoanalytic Theories, Focuses