Which founding contributors to psychology helped develop behaviorism?
A) Gestalt and Wundt
B) Freud and Watson
C) Watson and Pavlov
D) Pavlov and Wundt

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Behaviorism was primarily developed by John Watson and was heavily influenced by the work of Ivan Pavlov on classical conditioning. Gestalt psychology focused on perception and holistic experiences, while Wilhelm Wundt is known as the founder of psychology as an experimental science and focused on introspection as a method of study. Sigmund Freud developed psychoanalytic theory, which focuses on the unconscious mind and the importance of early childhood experiences.

Which Founding Contributors to Psychology Helped Develop Behaviorism