Which of the following are correctly described influences of Behaviourism?

(A) Watson's scientific psychology was designed to predict and control human behaviour

(B) Mary Cover Jones studied the effectiveness of counter conditioning

(C) Skinner claimed to have introduced the term 'Behaviour therapy' and is also credited for it

(D) Lazarus emphasised the extension of Thorndike's Law of effect

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

1. A(A) and (D) only
2. B(B) and (C) only
3. C(A) and (B) only
4. D(C) and (D) only

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Correct answer: C. (A) and (B) only

Explanation

Watson aimed to predict and control behaviour, and Mary Cover Jones demonstrated counter-conditioning (Peter). Lazarus is credited with popularising the term 'behaviour therapy', not Skinner.