Which of the following is an application of Skinner’s behaviorism?
a. Dr. Monson provides humane living conditions for the mice in his research laboratory.
b. Doug needs to lose a few pounds, and has a rule that if he eats a dessert, he must go for a 5-mile run.
c. Sandra is learning a new surgical procedure by observing several operations performed by other physicians.
d. Dylan is delaying vaccinations for his young son because of his concerns regarding autism.
ANSWER: b
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