B. F. Skinner Proposed

question 99

Multiple Choice

B. F. Skinner proposed

• A)the theory of psychoanalysis.
• B)that organisms learn to behave in certain ways because their behavior has a positive outcome.
• C)that organisms behave in certain ways because of inherited traits and not acquired traits.
• D)the basic theories of functionalism.

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Definitions:

Operational Definition

A description of a concept solely in terms of the specific process or set of validation tests used to determine its presence and quantity.

Decibel Level

A unit of measurement for the intensity of sound, defined as ten times the logarithm to base 10 of the ratio of two power levels.

Anger

A strong emotion characterized by feelings of hostility, frustration, or antagonism towards someone or something perceived to have caused harm.

Synapses

The junctions between nerve cells where transmission of electrical or chemical signals occurs, enabling communication within the nervous system.