B.F.Skinner Theorized That

question 91

Multiple Choice

B.F.Skinner theorized that

• A)children would develop better if they were not held or cuddled.
• B)free will is an illusion because we are shaped by our environment and genetics.
• C)behaviors are due to mental events,such as emotions or thoughts.
• D)it would be unethical to try to improve human behavior by applying behavioral principles.

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Definitions:

Presynaptic Terminal

The end point of a neuron where neurotransmitters are stored before being released into the synaptic cleft.

Receptor Molecules

Specialized proteins located on the surface of or within cells, which bind to specific substances, leading to a cellular response.

Specificity

The ability of a test or biological mechanism to accurately identify a particular substance or pathogen without cross-reacting with other substances.

Synapses

The junctions between neurons through which nerve impulses pass by diffusion of neurotransmitters across a gap.