The behaviorist argument is the belief that all behaviors are learned through conditioning and environmental factors, with no consideration for innate or biological influences.
Related terms
Innate Behavior: Behaviors that are instinctive and genetically programmed, not learned.
Biological Determinism: The idea that behavior is primarily influenced by genetic and biological factors rather than environmental factors.
Nature vs. Nurture Debate: The ongoing debate about the relative contributions of genetics (nature) versus environmental influences (nurture) on human behavior and development.