Most early psychologists in the United States studied non-human animals because their behaviors were easily observed.

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Many early psychologists, such as Edward Thorndike and B.F. Skinner, studied non-human animals because they believed that their behavior could be easily observed and measured in a controlled laboratory setting. This allowed for the development of behaviorist principles and theories, which were influential in the early years of psychology in the United States.

Most Early Psychologists in the United States Studied Non-Human Animals