According to Watson, children are born as a blank slate, or tabula rasa. Which of the following characteristics should a child then possess from birth?
A) the potential for cognition, but not the experiences necessary to use cognitive thought
B) the ability to acquire knowledge through sensory experiences
C) associations between action and effect
D) the ability to free associate through nonverbal response

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If children are born as a blank slate, then they should have the ability to acquire knowledge through sensory experiences, as they have no preconceived notions or experiences shaping their cognitive development. The other choices require some level of prior experience or learning.

According to Watson, Children Are Born as a Blank Slate