B.F.Skinner believed that teaching machines could promote effective learning because they allow for both
A) delayed reinforcement and generalization.
B) positive reinforcement and punishment.
C) shaping and immediate reinforcement.
D) respondent behavior and spontaneous recovery.

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Skinner believed that teaching machines could promote effective learning through the use of shaping and immediate reinforcement. Shaping involves gradually molding behavior towards a desired outcome, and immediate reinforcement strengthens the desired behavior. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

BFSkinner Believed That Teaching Machines Could Promote Effective Learning Because