The work of Ivan Pavlov and ________ provided the foundations of behaviorism,which essentially holds that we can study scientifically only what can be directly observed and measured.
A)James Mark Baldwin
B)Sigmund Freud
C)Jean Piaget
D)John B.Watson

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Ivan Pavlov is known for his research on classical conditioning, but it was John B. Watson who established behaviorism as a psychological school of thought. Behaviorism emphasizes the study of observable behavior and downplays the role of internal mental processes and subjective experiences. Watson believed that all behavior, including complex human behavior, can be explained by the principles of classical and operant conditioning.

The Work of Ivan Pavlov and ________ Provided the Foundations