1. Behaviorism
The new science of behaviorism was highly influenced by its antecedents, namely, animal psychology and functionalism. Watson, the founder of behaviorism, adapted many of the original ideas of animal psychologist as well as functionalists into the basic ideas of the new science. ... His puzzle box was designed to study animal learning as well as animal behaviors. ... Furthermore, the movement toward greater objectivity in science was similar in behaviorism, animal psychology and functionalism. ... Second, both human and animal behavior would be investigated. ...
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