B. F. Skinner invented the "baby box" in order to _________
a. conduct operant conditioning experiments on babies.
b. store babies so they did not need to be held or cared for.
c. modify babies' behavior.
d. make babies more comfortable than an ordinary crib would.
Answer: d
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