If B.F. Skinner were presented with the following terms, which one would he MOST likely reject?
A)operant
B)objective
C)voluntary
D)involuntary

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Skinner, a behaviorist, focused on observable behaviors and the conditions that affect those behaviors. He emphasized operant conditioning, which involves learning from the consequences of behavior, whether it's reinforced or punished. Skinner would likely reject "voluntary" because it implies a level of internal decision-making or cognition, which goes beyond the scope of his behaviorist perspective that prioritizes observable, measurable behaviors over internal states or processes.

If BF Skinner Were Presented with the Following Terms, Which One