B.F. Skinner's Life and Career
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What was Burrhus Frederik Skinner's initial career goal?

  • To become a biologist
  • To become a lawyer like his father
  • To become a professional psychologist
  • To become a professional writer (correct)
  • Who were Skinner's mentors at Harvard University?

  • Sigmund Freud and Jean Piaget
  • Edward Thorndike and Abraham Maslow
  • William James and John Watson
  • Henry Murray and W.J.Crozier (correct)
  • What award did Skinner receive from the American Psychology Association in 1990?

  • Citation for Outstanding Lifetime Contribution to Psychology (correct)
  • Lifetime Achievement Award in Psychology
  • Award for Excellence in Research
  • Distinguished Scientific Contribution to Psychology
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