Author Question: Which of the following is true of the application of Skinner's behavioral approach? a. Till date, ... (Read 137 times)

yoooooman · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

Which of the following is true of the application of Skinner's behavioral approach?

a. Till date, it is untried in the real world.
b. It causes significant adverse effects in neurotics and psychotics.
c. It is widely used in schools, correctional institutions, and hospitals.
d. It is more relevant for animals than for humans.

Question 2

Skinner's research interest was in:

a. adult feelings.
c. childhood experiences.
b. behavioral responses to stimuli.
d. identity crises in adolescents.

aham8f · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
FEEDBACK: Despite Skinner's focus on studying animal behavior, his work has had wide practical applications for changing human behavior. His behavior-modification techniques are also widely used in schools, businesses, correctional institutions, and hospitals.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
FEEDBACK: Skinner's interest was in behavioral responses to stimuli, not in childhood experiences or adult feelings. Responding to stimuli is something animals do well, sometimes better than people do. Thus, he chose animal behavior because it is simpler than human behavior.