Behaviorists believe that many of the principles learned in the study of animal behavior can be applied to humans.

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Behaviorists, such as B.F. Skinner, believe in the principles of operant conditioning and that human behavior can be shaped and controlled through reinforcement and punishment, just as animal behavior can be. They also focus on observable behavior and reject the idea of internal mental processes.

Behaviorists Believe That Many of the Principles Learned in the Study