Which of the following statements is true of the behaviorist perspective?
A) It recognizes that latent learning occurs without any direct reinforcement.
B) It emphasizes the influence of prior experience on thoughts and aspects of the mind.
C) It recognizes that mental processes are an inherent part of animal learning.
D) It explains behavior in terms of observable acts and events, without reference to mental entities such as the "mind."

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The behaviorist perspective explains behavior in terms of observable acts and events, without reference to mental entities such as the "mind." Option A is incorrect because latent learning is not emphasized in behaviorism. Option B is incorrect because behaviorism does not emphasize the influence of prior experience on thoughts and aspects of the mind. Option C is incorrect because behaviorism does not emphasize the role of mental processes in animal learning.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Behaviorist