One precursor of Watson's behaviorism may be found in the French philosophical tradition that:
A) favored mental passivity.
B) accepted Cartesian dualism.
C) denied the existence of external matter.
D) rejected Descartes' unextended substance as unnecessary.
E) accepted the inherent structure of the mind.

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Watson's behaviorism rejected introspective methods and the concept of inner mental states in favor of observable behavior. This aligns with the rejection of Descartes' concept of "unextended substance" (mind), as behaviorism focuses on external, observable phenomena rather than internal mental processes.

One Precursor of Watson's Behaviorism May Be Found in the French