Darwin's ideas about inherited origins of behavior fell into disfavor because ______.

A. he was incorrect; behavioral traits cannot be inherited
B. other theorists emphasized learning as the major influence of behavior
C. he was studying animals and this could not be generalized to humans
D. he failed to discuss the implications of his finch observations


Answer: B

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