B. F. Skinner used a chamber equipped with a device that delivers food or water when an animal makes a desired response. This device is called a(n) ________
a. reinforcement unit.
b. puzzle box.
c. Skinner box.
d. air crib.
Answer: c
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a. situational factors alone shape personality. b. both personality and situational factors shape behavior. c. personality factors shape situations. d. classical and operant conditioning explain all aspects of personality.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a) the behavioral component b) the physical component c) the psychological component d) the cognitive component