Watson and Skinner believed that personality is the result of:

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Watson and Skinner both believed that personality is primarily shaped by environmental factors, specifically through conditioning and reinforcement. Operant conditioning and classical conditioning are both aspects of conditioning, but Skinner focused more on operant conditioning as the primary mechanism for shaping behavior and personality. Vicarious learning and observational learning are more associated with social learning theory, which is not as central to Skinner's behaviorist approach. Therefore, the best answer is B, conditioning and reinforcement.

Watson and Skinner Believed That Personality Is the Result Of