Which of the following statements aboutB.F.Skinner is FALSE?
A)Skinner conducted many of his studies with animals as opposed to human subjects.
B)Skinner made every effort to study organisms under precisely controlled conditions.
C)Skinner believed that the mechanisms of learning among humans are different than the mechanisms of learning among animals.
D)Skinner trained pigeons to pilot missiles during World War II and congratulated himself on the degree of control he was able to exercise over the pigeons.

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Skinner believed that the mechanisms of learning among humans and animals are fundamentally the same. He argued that both human and animal behavior is shaped by the consequences that follow it, and that this learning process is governed by the principles of reinforcement and punishment. Therefore, statement C is false. The other statements are true and accurately reflect Skinner's work and contributions to the field of psychology.

Which of the Following Statements AboutB.F.Skinner Is FALSE