When behaviorism dominated psychology from 1913 to around 1960,the idea that any behavior might be determined genetically was ____.

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When behaviorism dominated psychology from 1913 to around 1960,the idea that any behavior might be determined genetically was ____.​

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Behaviorism rejected the idea that genetics played a role in behavior and instead emphasized environmental factors and conditioning. Therefore, the idea that behavior might be determined genetically would have been seen as anathema, or completely unacceptable.

When Behaviorism Dominated Psychology from 1913 to Around 1960,the Idea