Find examples of Skinner’s radical behaviorism in the case study. How did reinforcement or punishment influence Patrick’s behavior? Specify the reinforcers and/or punishments.
What will be an ideal response?
One example of radical behaviorism is Patrick quitting the basketball team because he would not get enough playing time, i.e., not enough attention (rewards). Another example is the punishment he experienced in his first year of college. His girlfriend thought he became a jerk and broke up with him. He changed his behavior after that. Likewise, he changed his behavior his first year in college when he began flunking out.
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