Author Question: Skinner described self-control as the ability to alter the impact of internal successive ... (Read 694 times)

appyboo · **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.

fwbard · **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.