Three of the following constitute what David Easton called the "intellectual foundation stones" of behavioralism. Which of the four is not a foundation stone?
A) a belief in regularities, uniformities of political behavior
B) a commitment to verification of such generalizations through testing
C) an emphasis on quantification where possible
D) an obligation to use empirical data to advise policymakers

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David Easton's "intellectual foundation stones" of behavioralism include a belief in regularities or uniformities of political behavior, a commitment to verification of such generalizations through empirical testing, and an emphasis on quantification where possible. The obligation to use empirical data to advise policymakers, while important in some contexts, is not listed by Easton as a foundational stone of behavioralism. Behavioralism focuses more on the methodology of political analysis rather than the application of research findings to policy advice.

Three of the Following Constitute What David Easton Called the "Intellectual