Kelley Has Devoted Her Weekends to Working in a Homeless

question 26

Multiple Choice

Kelley has devoted her weekends to working in a homeless shelter. Skinner would most likely explain this by saying

• A)she has been rewarded for altruistic behaviors.
• B)she did not receive enough nurturance from her mother.
• C)she has irrational beliefs about the value of such work.
• D)she is exhibiting reaction formation.

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