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John Broadus Watson (1878-1958), the founder of behaviorism, was born January 9, 1878, near Greenville, South Carolina. He spent his preadolescent years in a farm community, where he acquired numerous manual skills and an affectionate familiarity with the behavior of many animals.
John B. Watson is best known as the founder of behaviorism. He is also known for his role in initiating moving the field of psychology from a philosophical-based, mentalistic profession to a scientific, research-based profession in the early 1900s.
Learn About Therapy > John Watson (1878-1958) John B. Watson was an early 20th century psychologist who established the psychological field of behaviorism. Professional Life. John B....
