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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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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.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 21, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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