Which one of the following best describes Skinner's view of human nature?
a. We are condemned to a struggle with our inner forces, which we are almost always destined to lose.
b. We are potentially capable of attaining hope, purpose, wisdom, and the other virtues.
c. We are determined by the learning and unlearning of childhood experiences.
d. We are controlled by the environment, but we can control ourselves by changing the environment.
ANS: D
FEEDBACK: Despite Skinner's belief that behavior is controlled by external stimuli and reinforcers, we are certainly not victims. Although controlled by our environment, we are responsible for designing that environment.
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