Asked by Alyssa Belle on Jul 13, 2024

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When Watson claimed "Give me a dozen healthy infants..." he was arguing that behaviour is strongly influenced by

A) heredity factors.
B) environmental factors.
C) cultural factors.
D) subjective factors.

Environmental Factors

External elements, including physical, chemical, and biological agents, that can affect health or the functioning of organisms and ecosystems.

Heredity Factors

The genetic components passed down from parents to offspring, influencing traits and predisposition to certain conditions or behaviors.

  • Examine the importance of environmental vs. hereditary factors in shaping behavior.
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Sydney RichardsonJul 18, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Watson's claim suggests that behaviour is strongly influenced by environmental factors, specifically the environmental conditions and experiences that healthy infants are exposed to. This is in contrast to the view that behaviour is primarily determined by heredity factors, cultural factors, or subjective factors.