Skinner believed environmental 'causes' of behavior could always be__________?
Correct answer: A. Observed
- A. Observed
- B. None observed
- C. Both
- D. None of these
Explanation
Skinner argued that behavior has observable environmental causes, such as antecedents and consequences, which can be studied experimentally. This reflects the behaviorist preference for measurable evidence over unobserved mental explanations.
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