Which of the following most closely parallels what happens in a Skinner box?

A) ?You are in your apartment with nothing to do but bake cookies and eat them.
B) ?You are unwell. Your mother brings you food three times a day.
C) ?You are in prison with nothing to do. Meals are served at fixed times during the day.
D) ?You are at work with lots to do. Meals are served at fixed times during the day.


A

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