B. F. Skinner extended his ideas regarding operant conditioning to human behavior and social problems. He wrote about these views in his book, Beyond Freedom and Dignity. Which of the following statements most accurately reflects Skinner's views as asserted in his book?
A) "Each individual is responsible for his or her own individual freedom."
B) "Our biological tendencies create behavioral tendencies."
C) "A person does not act upon the world, the world acts upon him."
D) "We are all ultimately responsible for the choices that we make."

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Skinner believed that behavior is determined by environmental factors and that the environment acts upon the individual, shaping behavior through reinforcement and punishment, as reflected in his book "Beyond Freedom and Dignity."

B F Skinner Extended His Ideas Regarding Operant Conditioning to Human