Skinner has argued against the use of intervening variables in psychological theories
A)because they make the theories more complex
B)because he believed that the causes of many behaviors can be found in the environment,not inside the individual
C)both a and b
D)neither a nor b

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Skinner argued against the use of intervening variables in psychological theories because he believed that the causes of many behaviors can be found in the environment, not inside the individual. He also believed that intervening variables make theories more complex. Therefore, both options A and B are correct, making choice C the best answer.

Skinner Has Argued Against the Use of Intervening Variables in Psychological