The tension brought about by the debate concerning the study of unobservable mental processes versus the study of only directly observable behaviors was eased with the arrival of ________.
A) behaviorism
B) the cognitive revolution
C) Gestalt psychology
D) humanistic psychology

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The cognitive revolution resulted in an increased focus on the study of mental processes, such as perception, memory, and thinking, while still acknowledging the importance of observable behavior. This eased the tension between those who believed in studying only behaviors and those who believed in studying unobservable mental processes.

The Tension Brought About by the Debate Concerning the Study