Asked by Caitlin Knight on Jul 05, 2024

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Skinner believed that personality is a(n)

A) network of respondent behaviors.
B) enduring, unique cluster of reinforcements.
C) pattern or collection of operant behaviors.
D) set of traits determined by past reinforcements.

Operant Behaviors

Behaviors that are controlled by their consequences, including reinforcements or punishments, within the context of operant conditioning.

Respondent Behaviors

Actions that are automatic reactions to certain stimuli, often used in the context of classical conditioning in psychology.

Unique Cluster

A distinctive group or combination of elements that are brought together based on specific characteristics or criteria.

  • Absorb the foundational concepts of Skinner's operant behavior and the systematic reinforcement schedules.
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Zulaika RazaliJul 09, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Skinner believed that personality is a pattern or collection of operant behaviors that have been shaped by past reinforcements. He rejected the notion of traits as determinants of behavior, and instead emphasized the ongoing nature of behavior and the influence of the environment.