This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Skinner described self-control as the ability to alter the impact of internal successive ... (Read 677 times)

appyboo

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 527
on: Jun 21, 2018
Skinner described self-control as the ability to alter the impact of internal successive approximation.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Persistent behavior that has a coincidental and not a functional relationship to the reinforcement received is called superstitious behavior.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

fwbard

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 325
Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: F
FEEDBACK: Skinner called self-control the ability to alter the impact of external events. Self-control is the ability to exert control over the variables that determine our behavior.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: T
FEEDBACK: Persistent behavior that has a coincidental and not a functional relationship to the reinforcement received is called superstitious behavior. With short intervals between reinforcers, superstitious behaviors are learned quickly.


appyboo

  • Member
  • Posts: 527
Reply 2 on: Jun 21, 2018
Wow, this really help

lcapri7

  • Member
  • Posts: 350
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The oldest recorded age was 122. Madame Jeanne Calment was born in France in 1875 and died in 1997. She was a vegetarian and loved olive oil, port wine, and chocolate.

Did you know?

Multiple sclerosis is a condition wherein the body's nervous system is weakened by an autoimmune reaction that attacks the myelin sheaths of neurons.

Did you know?

Liver spots have nothing whatsoever to do with the liver. They are a type of freckles commonly seen in older adults who have been out in the sun without sufficient sunscreen.

Did you know?

Every 10 seconds, a person in the United States goes to the emergency room complaining of head pain. About 1.2 million visits are for acute migraine attacks.

Did you know?

Computer programs are available that crosscheck a new drug's possible trade name with all other trade names currently available. These programs detect dangerous similarities between names and alert the manufacturer of the drug.

A physician is performing a colonoscopy on a client and viewing the internal structures of the colon A physician is performing a colonoscopy on a client and viewing the internal structures of the colon
Internal Anatomy of the pigeon Internal Anatomy of the pigeon
The Principal Internal Structures of a Multipolar Neuron The Principal Internal Structures of a Multipolar Neuron
Homeostasis and negative feedback as related to control of body temperature. Homeostasis and negative feedback as related to control of body temperature.
Doty's data show a very rapid drop in late adulthood in the ability to identify smells Doty's data show a very rapid drop in late adulthood in the ability to identify smells
Mechanisms of negative control of transcription Mechanisms of negative control of transcription
Video: Vasectomy

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library