Which psychologist dared to ignore the whole consciousness issue and return to a study of scientific inquiry by focusing on observable behavior?
A) John Watson
B) Ivan Pavlov
C) Sigmund Freud
D) William James

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John Watson, the father of behaviorism, believed that only observable behavior should be studied by psychologists and that consciousness should be ignored as it could not be directly measured or observed. He focused on scientific inquiry and experimental methods to study behavior and learning.

Which Psychologist Dared to Ignore the Whole Consciousness Issue and Return