What is Behaviorism?

A. a diverse interdisciplinary tradition that focuses on observable behavior
B. a branch of psychology centered around the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness
C. a tradition that emphasizes an understanding of the mental processes behind behavior through means such as introspection
D. a branch of psychology that analyzes change in personality over the lifespan


Ans: A

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