You are interviewing a new member of the psychology department for the university newspaper.The faculty member states,"Sure,people have emotions and thoughts and dreams,but you don't have to study those things in order to predict behaviour." Which theorist's views are most similar to the views held by this faculty member

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F. Skinner's behaviorist approach emphasized the importance of studying observable behavior in order to predict and control behavior, rather than focusing on internal mental processes such as emotions, thoughts, and dreams. This is consistent with the views expressed by the faculty member in the interview.

You Are Interviewing a New Member of the Psychology Department