Skinner's approach to the study of learning focused on _____ and _____.
A)reinforcement;reward
B)reinforcement;punishment
C)punishment;escape
D)the mind;behavior

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Skinner's approach to the study of learning focused on reinforcement and punishment. Reinforcement is the process by which a behavior is strengthened by the consequences that follow it, while punishment decreases the likelihood of a behavior occurring by applying an unpleasant consequence. Therefore, B is the best answer as it includes both reinforcement and punishment. A is incorrect because reward is a type of reinforcement, not a separate construct. C is incorrect because escape is not the focus of Skinner's approach. D is incorrect because Skinner's approach does not involve studying the mind, which he believed to be unobservable and unscientific.

Skinner's Approach to the Study of Learning Focused on _____