Which of the following characteristics of contemporary psychology would most disappoint Watson:

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Watson would be disappointed in the popularity of cognitive psychology as it focuses on mental processes, which Watson believed could not be scientifically observed or measured. Watson emphasized the prediction and control of behavior, so option A would not disappoint him. Likewise, Watson believed that only observable and measurable behavior should be psychology's subject matter, so option B would not disappoint him. While Watson did not agree with radical behaviorism (option D), it is not clear whether this would be the characteristic that would most disappoint him.

Which of the Following Characteristics of Contemporary Psychology Would Most