Which best demonstrates Watson's and Skinner's beliefs of behaviorism?
A)A child acts selfishly due to his id.
B)A man donates to charity because his parents reward this behavior.
C)A child becomes an engineer due to his genes.
D)A woman becomes a lawyer because she has a need for achievement.

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Skinner believed that behavior can be shaped through rewards and punishments, which is demonstrated in the man's decision to donate to charity because he was rewarded for it by his parents. Watson believed that all behavior is shaped by the environment, and this is also demonstrated in the man's behavior being influenced by external factors. Options A, C, and D are more aligned with psychoanalytic and biological theories of behavior.

Which Best Demonstrates Watson's and Skinner's Beliefs of Behaviorism