Asked by Taylor Carter on Sep 25, 2024
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The research supporting Skinner's theory was conducted on
A) rats and pigeons.
B) college students seeking to understand the world they live in.
C) troubled people undergoing psychotherapy.
D) those rare people who could be called self-actualized.
Self-Actualized
The achievement of realizing one's abilities and potential, often seen as a universal drive or necessity.
Psychotherapy
A treatment method for mental health issues that involves talking with a therapist, focusing on understanding and resolving problematic behaviors, beliefs, feelings, relationship issues, and/or somatic responses.
Rats and Pigeons
Commonly used animals in psychological and behavioral research to understand learning, cognition, and behavior patterns.
- Recognize the key elements and applications of Skinner's behavioral research, including his work with animals.
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AN
Andrew Njelesani2 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Skinner's theory, known as operant conditioning, was first developed through experiments with animals such as rats and pigeons. Skinner believed that behavior is shaped and reinforced by consequences, and he used operant conditioning techniques to train animals to perform specific behaviors in response to certain stimuli. While his theory has been applied to human behavior as well, the original research supporting operant conditioning was conducted on non-human animals.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the key elements and applications of Skinner's behavioral research, including his work with animals.