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Title: Skinner argued that all behavior could be explained by the consequences that follow it, and these ...
Post by: 18iq on Aug 8, 2022
Skinner argued that all behavior could be explained by the consequences that follow it, and these consequences fall into two main categories: reinforcers and punishers. A reinforcer _______, and a punisher _______.

▸ increases the chance of a behavior reoccurring; causes the opposite behavior

▸ rewards behavior; reduces the chance of a behavior reoccurring

▸ might be criticism or embarrassment; could be food or money

▸ typically becomes a punisher; is likely to become a reinforce


Title: Skinner argued that all behavior could be explained by the consequences that follow it, and these ...
Post by: collegestudent1 on Aug 8, 2022
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