Watson, although one of the most influential figures in North American psychology, was asked to leave academia because of
A)his inability to accept a psychology that was not purely behaviorist in methods.
B)academic misconduct at Johns Hopkins University.
C)the highly unethical procedures during the famous Little Albert experiment.
D)his affair with a research assistant.

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Watson was asked to leave academia due to his affair with a research assistant, which led to a scandal at Johns Hopkins University where he was a faculty member. This personal scandal, rather than his professional views or research methods, was the primary reason for his departure from the academic community.

Watson, Although One of the Most Influential Figures in North