According to Watson, if he were given a dozen infants and control of their world, he would be able to
A)guarantee ahead of time their IQs, based on their early infant behaviors.
B)train them to be any type of specialist he wanted.
C)shape their early childhoods but have little impact on later development.
D)ensure that they grew up without discrimination and hatred.

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John B. Watson, the founder of behaviorism, believed that through conditioning, he could train infants to become any type of specialist regardless of their talents, inclinations, races, or abilities. This reflects his view on the power of the environment and learning over innate qualities.

According to Watson, If He Were Given a Dozen Infants