With respect to the nature-nurture debate, _____ shifted over time toward becoming an extreme proponent of the _____ perspective with respect to human behavior.
A) B. F. Skinner; nurture
B) John Watson; nurture
C) B. F. Skinner; nature
D) John Watson; nature

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John Watson was a key figure in the development of behaviorism, which emphasizes the role of environmental factors (nurture) in shaping behavior, thus making him an extreme proponent of the nurture perspective.

With Respect to the Nature-Nurture Debate, _____ Shifted Over Time