B.F.Skinner believed that behavior is best influenced by the use of __________.
A) punishment
B) positive reinforcements
C) random reinforcement
D) internal processes

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B.F. Skinner believed that behavior is best influenced by positive reinforcements, which involve giving something desirable to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated. According to Skinner, punishment may temporarily suppress behavior, but it does not necessarily lead to long-term behavior change. Skinner also did not prioritize random reinforcement or internal processes as effective ways to influence behavior.

BFSkinner Believed That Behavior Is Best Influenced by the Use