Aishwarya (6) - C

Psychology was strongly influenced by behaviorism, which focused on observable behaviors and operant conditioning. Behavior was shaped by consequences, with rewards reinforcing and punishments weakening behavior. However, this approach didn't take into account how internal mental processes, like thoughts and feelings, influenced behavior. At this time, psychology was heavily influenced by behaviorism led by figures like B.S. Tinner. Behaviorism focused on observable behaviors and explanations through operant conditioning. In other words, behavior was shaped by consequences. Rewards reinforced behavior, while punishments weakened them. However, this approach didn't really consider how internal mental processes, like thoughts and feelings, shaped behavior.