Which of the following statements about B. F. Skinner's views is FALSE?
A)Skinner advocated that society should be redesigned using principles of operant conditioning to shape desired behaviors.
B)Skinner believed that environmental conditions cause criminal and other undesirable behaviors in society.
C)Skinner believed that notions such as a person having free will and self-determination are really just illusions.
D)Skinner advocated the greater use of punishment to control human behavior and achieve a more perfect society.

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Skinner actually believed that punishment was not as effective as positive reinforcement for shaping behavior. He advocated for a system of rewards and consequences to encourage desirable behaviors rather than punishment to discourage undesirable behaviors.

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