Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristic assumptions of behaviorists?

A) All behavior is caused or determined in some way.
B) The environment molds behavior.
C) Researchers can learn general principles by studying laboratory animals.
D) Unconscious thoughts and wishes control much of our behavior.

Behaviorists

Psychologists who focus on observable behavior and the ways in which learning influences behavior, often through the principles of conditioning.

Unconscious Thoughts

Mental processes that occur without an individual's awareness, influencing behaviors and perceptions.

Environment Molds

Influences from an individual's surroundings that shape their behaviors, attitudes, and development.