One of the earliest examples of research conducted for the benefit of children was
A) Watson's experiments on the effects of reward and punishment.
B) the Earl of Shaftesbury's effort to reform child labor practices.
C) Freud's dream analysis.
D) Locke's advocacy of early discipline and later freedom.

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The Earl of Shaftesbury's effort to reform child labor practices in the 19th century is considered one of the earliest examples of research conducted for the benefit of children. His work led to the creation of laws that protected children from exploitation in the workplace.

One of the Earliest Examples of Research Conducted for the Benefit