Many psychologists have criticized Skinner for discounting the influence of ________ on behavior.
A) unconditioned stimuli
B) associative learning
C) conditioned stimuli
D) private thought processes

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Skinner's behaviorism focused on observable behaviors and external stimuli, while largely ignoring internal mental processes such as thoughts and emotions. Many psychologists have criticized him for discounting the influence of private thought processes on behavior. Therefore, the best choice is D.

Many Psychologists Have Criticized Skinner for Discounting the Influence of ________