Behaviourists embraced explanations of behaviour based on instincts because these explanations did not contain a cognitive element.

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Behaviourists rejected explanations based on instincts, as they believed in the importance of observable behaviour and rejected any unobservable mental states, including instincts. Cognitive elements refer to mental processes such as perception, memory and reasoning, which behaviourists also rejected.

Behaviourists Embraced Explanations of Behaviour Based on Instincts Because These