B F Skinner Challenged Our Understanding of Children's Behavior by Explaining

question 59

Multiple Choice

B. F. Skinner challenged our understanding of children's behavior by explaining all of the following EXCEPT:

• A) Reinforcement of appropriate behavior is more effective than is the punishment of inappropriate behavior.
• B) Consequences can promote, maintain, and decrease certain behaviors in children.
• C) The absorbent minds of children make punishment an effective way to shape behavior.
• D) In order for parents to be effective in their childrearing efforts, they should have a basic understanding of the role of contingencies in affecting behavior.

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