John B. Watson, the founder of behaviorism, maintained that

A) fear was an instinctive and unlearned response in children.
B) all behaviors were learned through exposure to the environment.
C) inner thoughts were acceptable behaviors for scientific study.
D) behavior was conditioned through operant reinforcement.

B

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Adults who were securely attached as infants are more likely to

A) develop positive social biases. B) develop negative social biases. C) expect disapproval in social situations. D) withdraw from social situations.

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In most tribal and village societies,

A) adolescence is extended into three phases: early, middle, and late adolescence. B) young people face postponement of sexual gratification while they prepare for a productive work life. C) adolescence is only a brief intervening phase between childhood and full assumption of adult roles. D) adolescence is extended because young people face prolonged dependence on parents.

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