In his early adulthood, Skinner discovered a new identity by:
a. beginning the cognitive revolution.
b. forming the basis of his approach in literature.
c. deciding he would study human behavior by scientific methods.
d. resolving to become an accomplished writer of non-fiction.
ANS: C
FEEDBACK: Just when Skinner thought he had lost all hope, he discovered a new identity that suited him, to which he would cling for the rest of his life. He decided that since writing had failed him, he would study human behavior by the methods of science rather than the methods of fiction.
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