B F Skinner Used a Chamber Equipped with a Device That

question 146

Multiple Choice

B. F. Skinner used a chamber equipped with a device that delivers food or water when an animal makes a desired response. This device is called a(n) :

• A) reinforcement unit.
• B) puzzle box.
• C) Skinner box.
• D) air crib.

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