The textbook mentions that Skinner's work on behaviorism is used to help smokers quit. Given what you know about Skinner and behaviorism, which approach to quitting smoking best fits Skinner’s model of behaviorism?
A. Using pharmaceuticals like nicotine gum
B. Using psychotherapy
C. Introducing rewards to encourage different behavior.
D. Using introspective techniques to change behavior
Answer: C
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a. frequency b. duration c. intensity d. all of these
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