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appyboo

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Skinner described self-control as the ability to alter the impact of internal successive approximation.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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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.



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Answer to Question 1

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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

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Reply 2 on: Jun 21, 2018
Gracias!


nguyenhoanhat

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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