For a behaviorist, if being in love is a mental state, it would have to be
A)a sequence of behaviors, such as agitation in the presence of the loved one, writing long letters in the middle of the night, etc.
B)an inner feeling.
C)an aspect of an underlying mental substance.
D)impossible to observe.

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As a behaviorist believes that all mental states can be explained by observable behaviors, being in love would have to be a sequence of observable behaviors such as agitation in the presence of the loved one or writing long letters in the middle of the night. The behaviorist would not acknowledge an inner feeling or mental substance as an explanation for being in love.

For a Behaviorist, If Being in Love Is a Mental