Historically, most of the research by behaviorists involved nonhuman animals because __________.
A) compared with humans, there were more ethical concerns
B) of concerns about the lack of interrelations among various species
C) animals might permit the study of learning in a purer form
D) of all of the above

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Behaviorists believed that studying nonhuman animals would allow for the study of learning in a purer form, without the influence of human factors such as language and culture. Additionally, there were fewer ethical concerns regarding the use of animals in research at the time.

Historically, Most of the Research by Behaviorists Involved Nonhuman Animals