Nathan Bites His Hand Frequently Throughout the Day

question 123

Multiple Choice

Nathan bites his hand frequently throughout the day. According to Skinner, the BEST way to solve this problem is to

• A) explore experiences from Nathan's early childhood.
• B) administer an IQ test to determine Nathan's cognitive potential.
• C) determine how Nathan's expectations about success have led him to develop this behavior.
• D) show disapproval responses whenever Nathan bites his hand, and provide encouragement when he refrains from doing so.

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