According to B. F. Skinner, psychology should restrict itself to the study of:
A)mental processes and unconscious motivations.
B)behaviors that were most adaptive to primitive humans.
C)phenomena that can be objectively measured and verified.
D)behaviors that are considered atypical within a culture.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

B.F. Skinner believed that psychology should restrict itself to the study of observable and measurable behaviors, referred to as behaviorism. This means that phenomena that can be objectively measured and verified should be studied, rather than mental processes or unconscious motivations. Additionally, Skinner believed that behaviors could be shaped through reinforcement and punishment, and that the study of such behaviors would lead to a better understanding of human behavior. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.