John Watson,the founder of radical behaviorism,was an American psychologist who
A)rejected all aspects of functionalism.
B)supported the functionalist movement and was one of its most ardent supporters.
C)rejected some aspects of functionalism,but at the same time drew heavily from the functionalists.
D)altered the course of functionalism and later renamed the movement "behaviorism."

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John Watson rejected the introspective methods of early psychology and also criticized the emphasis on mental processes that was a key part of functionalism, but he was still influenced by functionalist ideas such as the importance of studying behavior in real-world settings. Watson's behaviorism, while distinct from functionalism, was still shaped by some of its key principles.

John Watson,the Founder of Radical Behaviorism,was an American Psychologist Who