Skinner's Childhood and Career Development
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Bandura's theory is praised for its balance of:

  • Quantitative data and qualitative analysis
  • Psychological philosophy and biological determinism
  • Innovative speculation and rigorous research data (correct)
  • Historical context and contemporary relevance

Bandura's concept of humanity emphasizes that humans are:

  • Rigid and unchanging
  • Passive and deterministic
  • Completely unpredictable
  • Relatively fluid and flexible (correct)

In his philosophy, B.F. Skinner rejected the idea of free will and proposed that human actions are primarily influenced by:

  • Conditioning (correct)
  • Causality
  • Teleology
  • Optimism

According to a 2002 survey of psychologists, who was identified as the most influential psychologist of the 20th century?

<p>B.F. Skinner (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What invention did B.F. Skinner create in 1943 to provide a safer alternative to traditional cribs?

<p>Baby Tender (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which magazine published an article on the 'baby tender' with the title 'Baby in a Box'?

<p>Ladies Home Journal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What false rumor emerged regarding the use of the 'baby tender' as an experimental device?

<p>Skinner's daughter was used as a subject and she committed suicide (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which book did author Lauren Slater mention the rumor about the baby tender being used as an experimental device?

<p>Opening Skinner's Box: Great Psychology Experiments of the Twentieth Century (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What skill did Skinner enjoy as a boy, which he later utilized in his psychological experiments?

<p>Building and inventing things (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which famous poet provided mentorship and encouragement to B.F. Skinner during a 'dark year' in his life?

<p>Robert Frost (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What major psychological works inspired B.F. Skinner to pursue a career in psychology rather than continue as a novelist?

<p>Pavlov and Watson's works (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Skinner's theory of operant conditioning, what strengthens a response and makes it more likely for the behavior to occur again?

<p>Reinforcement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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