According to Watson, children are born as a blank slate, or tabula rasa.Which of the following characteristics should a child then possess from birth?
A)the potential for cognition, but not the experiences necessary to use thought productively
B)basic reflexes through which he or she can have sensory experiences
C)associations between action and effect
D)the ability to free associate through nonverbal response

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According to Watson's theory, children are born with basic reflexes through which they can have sensory experiences, but they do not possess any innate cognitive capabilities or associations between actions and their effects.

According to Watson, Children Are Born as a Blank Slate