Following the lead of John Watson, early behaviorists hoped to discover

A) effective therapy techniques for mental illness.
B) simple, basic laws of behavior.
C) the answer to philosophical questions, such as the mind-body issue.
D) precise, mathematical models of thinking and cognition.

John Watson

A psychologist from the United States who founded the behaviorism school of psychology, which prioritizes the examination of behaviors that can be seen.

Mental Illness

A broad range of mental health conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, including disorders like depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.

Basic Laws

Fundamental principles or established precedents that form the basis or foundation of a system of law or governance.