Which of the Following Situations Best Describes Watson and Skinner's

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations best describes Watson and Skinner's beliefs regarding behaviorism?

• A)A child throws tantrums whenever his mother leaves him alone.
• B)A teenager keeps his room clean because his parents appreciate it.
• C)A child becomes an engineer due to her genetic makeup.
• D)A woman becomes a lawyer because she has a need for achievement.

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Definitions:

Proportional

A relationship where two quantities increase or decrease at the same rate, maintaining a constant ratio.

Regressive

Refers to a tax system where the tax rate decreases as the taxable amount increases, often placing a higher burden on lower-income earners.

Tax Incidence

The analysis of the effect of a particular tax on the distribution of economic welfare among entities, determining who ultimately bears the cost of the tax.

Burden

The load, duty, responsibility, or stress placed upon an individual or entity.