Skinner Trained a Rat to Raise a Flag and Salute

question 195

Multiple Choice

Skinner trained a rat to raise a flag and salute during the playing of the "Star-Spangled Banner." The training involved a combination of __________ and __________.

• A) positive reinforcement...negative reinforcement
• B) positive reinforcement...punishment
• C) shaping...chaining
• D) operant conditioning...classical conditioning

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Definitions:

Western

Pertaining to or characteristic of the cultures, values, or countries of the Western world, typically referring to Europe and the Americas.

Insight Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that emphasizes understanding the root causes of psychological symptoms and issues.

Behaviour Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing undesirable behaviors through conditioning and reinforcement.

Biomedical Therapy

A type of treatment that involves medication and/or medical procedures to treat psychological disorders.