Skinner believed people are not responsible for their actions,because:
A) their instincts of aggression are inborn.
B) they operate in predictable ways,controlled by external variables.
C) the inherent tendency of the human species is selfishness.
D) of the concept of free will.

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Skinner's behaviorism theory emphasized that human beings operate in predictable ways, controlled by external variables. He believed that behavior is shaped by the environment and reinforcement, and that free will is an illusion. Therefore, he did not believe in the concept of personal responsibility for actions.

Skinner Believed People Are Not Responsible for Their Actions,because