B F Skinner Is Most Closely Associated with Which School of of Psychology

question 43

Multiple Choice

B. F. Skinner is most closely associated with which school of psychology?

• A) cognitive
• B) humanistic
• C) functionalism
• D) behaviorism

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Definitions:

Temporal Discounting

The bias towards valuing rewards received right away more than those in the future.

Learned Helplessness

A state where an individual experiences feelings of inability to control their circumstances, stemming from traumatic experiences or ongoing unsuccessful attempts.

Goal Shielding

Occurs when the activation of a focal goal the person is working on inhibits the accessibility of alternative goals.

Free Will

The power of acting without the constraint of necessity or fate; the ability to act at one's own discretion.