Asked by Carly Kowalsky on Jul 18, 2024

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B.F.Skinner recommended that we control behavior with ________ rather than with ________.

A) primary reinforcers;secondary reinforcers
B) delayed reinforcement;immediate reinforcement
C) modeling;conditioning
D) reinforcement;punishment

Primary Reinforcers

Innate reinforcing stimuli that satisfy basic biological needs, such as food or water.

Delayed Reinforcement

A principle in behavioral psychology where a reward or punishment is given after a time delay, affecting how behaviors are learned or extinguished.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a consequence applied to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

  • Explain the concept of reinforcement and how it differs from punishment in learning contexts.
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Crystal jordanJul 23, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
B.F. Skinner recommended that we control behavior with reinforcement (rewarding desired behavior) rather than punishment (discouraging undesired behavior). Skinner believed that positive reinforcement strengthened behavior and was more effective than punishment in the long run.