Which of the following is true regarding Skinner's response to Watson's behaviorist theory?
a) Skinner supplemented Watson's behaviorist theory with increased attention to unconscious processes.
b) Skinner disagreed entirely with Watson's behaviorist theory.
c) Skinner's primary contribution was to enhance Watson's behaviorist theory by increasing attention to cultural variables.
d) Skinner took Watson's behaviorist theory to its logical extreme.
Answer: d) Skinner took Watson's behaviorist theory to its logical extreme.
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