Paley Claims That One Could Not Explain How a Watch

question 147

True/False

Paley claims that one could not explain how a watch got onto a deserted island.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

Strengthens a behaviour by making the avoidance of an undesirable consequence contingent on its occurrence.

Nagging

The act of persistently annoying or finding fault with someone, often to prompt an action or change.

Law of Immediate Reinforcement

A principle stating that a behavior is more likely to be repeated if it is followed immediately by a positive reinforcement.

Contingent Reinforcement

A behavioral strategy that delivers rewards or consequences based on the occurrence of specific behaviors, aiming to modify those behaviors.