Skinner Believed That the Most Useful Data for Predicting and Controlling

question 42

Multiple Choice

Skinner believed that the most useful data for predicting and controlling behavior are

• A)people's psychological components.
• B)people's constitutions.
• C)people's conscious perceptions.
• D)people's personal histories.

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Definitions:

Formal Operations

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring from around age 11 onwards, where individuals develop the ability to think abstractly and logically.

Concrete Operations

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development during which children gain the ability to think logically about concrete events.

Intellectual Development

The growth and enhancement of a person's mental capacities and abilities throughout their lifetime.

Developmental Stages

Refers to the distinct phases of growth and development that an individual undergoes from infancy through adulthood, encompassing physical, mental, and emotional changes.