BF Skinner Was a Behaviorist; as Such He Would Argue

question 59

Multiple Choice

B.F. Skinner was a behaviorist; as such he would argue that the most important things that shape development are _____.

• A) thoughts and feelings
• B) unconscious motivations
• C) rewards and punishments
• D) culture and society

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Definitions:

Observational Study

A study in which the researcher observes outcomes without manipulating the study environment or subjects.

Experiment

A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact by observing and measuring the effect of varying an independent variable.

Dosage

The size or frequency of a dose of a medicine or drug that has been recommended.

Placebo

A compound that lacks any medicinal benefits, employed as a control when evaluating novel medications.