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Jkov05

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Which of the following statements best summarizes Skinners viewpoint?
 
  A) Reinforce desirable behavior and do not allow undesirable behavior to occur.
  B) Always explain to the person whose behavior is being modified exactly what you are attempting to do and why you are attempting to do it.
  C) Reinforce desirable behavior and ignore undesirable behavior.
  D) Reinforce desirable behavior and punish undesirable behavior.

Question 2

According to operant theory, the best way to teach a complex skill is to
 
  A) present the skill all at once so that the person knows what is expected of him or her.
  B) divide the skill into its basic components and gradually shape it into existence one step at a time.
  C) divide the skill into components that are meaningful to the learner.
  D) begin by making the skill useful to the learner.


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Christopher

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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


Jkov05

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Reply 2 on: Jun 21, 2018
Gracias!

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