Which of the following statements is true of the American psychologist B. F. Skinner?
a. He theorized that one's accomplishments are due to personal traits, such as curiosity.
b. He stated that free will is an illusion because we are shaped by our environment and genes.
c. He established that one's accomplishments are due to mental events, such as motivation.
d. He argued that it would be unethical to try to improve human behavior by applying behavioral principles.
Answer: b
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