Which of the following is true regarding Skinner's response to Watson's behaviorist theory?
A) Skinner supplemented Watson's behaviorist theory with increased attention to unconscious processes.
B) Skinner disagreed entirely with Watson's behaviorist theory.
C) Skinner's primary contribution was to enhance Watson's behaviorist theory by increasing attention to cultural variables.
D) Skinner took Watson's behaviorist theory to its logical extreme.

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Skinner expanded on Watson's behaviorist theory by focusing on operant conditioning, which emphasizes the role of reinforcement and punishment in shaping behavior. He didn't focus on unconscious processes or cultural variables as primary factors but rather on observable behaviors and their consequences, thus taking Watson's behaviorism to its logical extreme.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding Skinner's Response to Watson's