Asked by Jeffrey Matikainen on Jun 06, 2024

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Which of the following individuals rejected the psychoanalytic and biological theories of abnormality and was inspired by Pavlov's work?

A) Carl Jung
B) John Watson
C) Sigmund Freud
D) Abraham Maslow

Psychoanalytic Theories

A set of theories which focus on the unconscious motivations that shape personality and behavior, originally developed by Sigmund Freud.

Biological Theories

Concepts that explain phenomena or behavior strictly in terms of biological processes and heredity.

John Watson

An American psychologist and one of the founders of behaviorism, known for his theory that human behavior can be studied and modified through conditioning.

  • Acquire knowledge of the historical basis and progression of psychoanalytic theory, highlighting influential individuals and methodologies.
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Courtney AllenJun 08, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
John Watson rejected the psychoanalytic and biological theories of abnormality and instead focused on behaviorism, which was inspired by Pavlov's work on conditioning.