Skinner studied the behavior of rats and pigeons, and did not speculate or theorize about internal mental states. He disregarded mental states because
A. he did not believe they existed.
B. He did not believe mental states could be objectively studied.
C. rats and pigeons do not have human-like internal mental states.
D. he did not believe that the technology of his time was precise enough to study internal mental states.
Answer: B
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