B. F. Skinner, a behaviorist, would argue that the most important things that shape development are ________.
A) thoughts and feelings
B) unconscious motivations
C) rewards and punishments
D) culture and society

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Skinner believed that behavior is shaped by the consequences that follow it. Positive reinforcement (rewards) and negative reinforcement (removing unpleasant stimuli) increase the likelihood of a behavior occurring again, while punishment decreases the likelihood of a behavior occurring again. Therefore, Skinner would argue that rewards and punishments are the most important things that shape development.

B F Skinner, a Behaviorist, Would Argue That the Most Important