Chapter 1: The Science of Psychology
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B. F. Skinner had a very specific definition for operant conditioning. As you watch the video, consider the following questions.

  • How would Skinner define reinforcement?
  • What forms of conditioning exist, other than those described in the video?
  • Is operant conditioning the most important approach to studying behavior? If so, why? If not, what other approaches are prominent in psychology?



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