Question 1

In the application of Skinner's behavior modification techniques:

Accepted Answer

A)  it is necessary to first assess genetic factors. 
B)  it is necessary to first assess specific behaviors. 
C)  it is necessary to first assess parenting style experienced in childhood. 
D)  it is necessary to first assess childhood memories with dream analysis. 
A)  it is necessary to first assess genetic factors. 
B)  it is necessary to first assess specific behaviors. 
C)  it is necessary to first assess parenting style experienced in childhood. 
D)  it is necessary to first assess childhood memories with dream analysis.

Question 2

Skinner believed people are not responsible for their actions,because:

Accepted Answer

A)  their instincts of aggression are inborn. 
B)  they operate in predictable ways,controlled by external variables. 
C)  the inherent tendency of the human species is selfishness. 
D)  of the concept of free will. 
A)  their instincts of aggression are inborn. 
B)  they operate in predictable ways,controlled by external variables. 
C)  the inherent tendency of the human species is selfishness. 
D)  of the concept of free will.

Question 3

When a token economy was instituted in a psychiatric hospital:

Accepted Answer

A)  there was a dramatic increase in appropriate patient behaviors. 
B)  patient behavior improved but only when staff was watching. 
C)  initial patient improvements were quickly lost when the novelty wore off. 
D)  there was no improvement until real money was substituted for the tokens. 
A)  there was a dramatic increase in appropriate patient behaviors. 
B)  patient behavior improved but only when staff was watching. 
C)  initial patient improvements were quickly lost when the novelty wore off. 
D)  there was no improvement until real money was substituted for the tokens.

Question 4

Skinner's research on reinforcement schedules shows that they are effective for controlling,modifying,and shaping behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In the application of Skinner's behavior modification techniques:

Skinner believed people are not responsible for their actions,because:

When a token economy was instituted in a psychiatric hospital:

Skinner's research on reinforcement schedules shows that they are effective for controlling,modifying,and shaping behavior.

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Exam 12: Bfskinner: Reinforcement Theory

In the application of Skinner's behavior modification techniques:

Skinner believed people are not responsible for their actions,because:

When a token economy was instituted in a psychiatric hospital:

Skinner's research on reinforcement schedules shows that they are effective for controlling,modifying,and shaping behavior.

Personality: What It Is and Why You Should Care

Sigmund Freud: Psychoanalysis

Carl Jung: Analytical Psychology

Alfred Adler: Individual Psychology

Karen Horney: Neurotic Needs and Trends

Erik Erikson: Identity Theory

Gordon Allport: Motivation and Personality

Raymond Cattell, Hans Eysenck, The Five-Factor Theory, Hexaco, and the Dark Triad

Abraham Maslow: Needs-Hierarchy Theory

Carl Rogers: Self-Actualization Theory

George Kelly: Personal Construct Theory

Albert Bandura: Modeling Theory

Facets of Personality: Taking Control, Taking Chances, and Finding Happiness

Personality in Perspective

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