Of all the operant conditioning techniques and principles discussed in the text, which did Skinner (and others) recommend avoiding?
A) extinction
B) punishment
C) shaping
D) positive reinforcement

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Skinner (and others) recommended avoiding punishment as it can often have negative side effects such as increased aggression and decreased motivation to learn. Instead, they advocated for the use of positive reinforcement to increase desired behaviors.

Of All the Operant Conditioning Techniques and Principles Discussed in the Text