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Emily levien
on Dec 28, 2024Verified
Skinner would agree with all the following statements except:
A) all behaviour is governed by external consequences
B) individuals have free will
C) organisms tend to repeat responses that lead to positive outcomes
D) organisms tend not to repeat responses that lead to neutral or negative outcomes
Free Will
The ability of individuals to make choices that are not predetermined by prior causes or divine intervention.
External Consequences
Outcomes or reactions stemming from an individual's actions that occur outside of the individual, affecting their environment or other people.
Skinner
B.F. Skinner, an American psychologist and behaviorist, known for his work in the development of the theory of operant conditioning.
- Understand the significance of research in comprehending the behavior of humans and animals.
- Draw distinctions among various psychological theories and their views concerning human nature and behavioral patterns.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the significance of research in comprehending the behavior of humans and animals.
- Draw distinctions among various psychological theories and their views concerning human nature and behavioral patterns.