John Watson famously argued that newborn babies
A)are incapable of forming memories.
B)have an intelligence comparable to our nearest primate cousins.
C)can be raised to become anything.
D)will develop different intellectual abilities according to innate differences.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

John Watson, a prominent figure in the development of behaviorism, famously argued that newborn babies are essentially blank slates and can be raised to become anything, emphasizing the role of the environment over innate predispositions.

John Watson Famously Argued That Newborn Babies