Asked by Kevin Vallejos on May 06, 2024

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Skinner believed that he could discover ________.

A) rules of natural selection
B) a definite training set for animals
C) the mental processes animals go through before making decisions
D) natural laws of behavior

Natural Laws

Fundamental principles that govern the natural world, often described through physics and other sciences.

Skinner

B.F. Skinner, an influential American psychologist known for his research in behaviorism and operant conditioning.

Natural Selection

A process by which evolutionary changes occur in a species, where organisms that are better adapted to their environment survive and reproduce more successfully.

  • Acquire knowledge on the psychological foundations of behaviorism and their uses in various contexts.
  • Acquire knowledge of the methodological tactics employed in psychology, notably conditioning and reinforcement.
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Ashley AndryMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Skinner believed that behavior could be studied scientifically and that there were natural laws of behavior that could be discovered through experimentation. He believed in the principles of operant conditioning, which involved shaping behavior through positive and negative reinforcement. He did not focus on mental processes or evolution.