Early thinkers in philosophy and psychology believed that we are shaped exclusively by our environments.These thinkers would endorse which of the following concepts?

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The concept of tabula rasa, which means "blank slate," is the belief that our minds are empty at birth and that we are shaped exclusively by our environments and experiences. This idea was endorsed by early thinkers in philosophy and psychology, such as John Locke and B.F. Skinner. Natural selection, imprinting, and imageless thought are not directly related to this belief.

Early Thinkers in Philosophy and Psychology Believed That We Are