Which of the following statements was associated with Skinner?

a. Introspective methods for examining inward human experiences and mental activity must be rejected.
b. Psychology’s main goal is to understand, control and predict behavior through observation and measurement.
c. Psychology fails in attempting to conduct experimental research on the subjective experiences of human beings.
d. Rats can learn effectively if rewarded frequently and rats’ behaviors could be shaped through the use of rewards.


Ans: D

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