How could radical behaviorism explain Myra’s cleaning behavior? Find examples of reinforcement or punishment that might have influenced Myra’s cleaning behavior.
What will be an ideal response?
Skinner could explain Myra’s cleaning behavior through rewards and punishments. Myra was physically punished as a young child for not cleaning adequately. She was not punished for cleaning adequately. This is an example of negative reinforcement and resulted in Myra’s over-concern for cleanliness.
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