Reference no: EM133453917
Operant Analysis - Burrhus Frederic Skinner
Case Study 1
Using Skinner's radical behaviorism theory, analyze Yolanda's behavior by answering the following questions.
1. What motivates our behavior, according to Skinner's theory? Is it internally or externally motivated?
2. How could Yolanda's early success in school be explained by radical behaviorism?
3. How could radical behaviorism explain Yolanda's dropping out of college?
4. How could Skinner's theory explain Yolanda's decision to go back to college?
5. How could Skinner's theory explain Yolanda's success in college the second time and in graduate school?
Case Study 2
Using Skinner's radical behaviorism theory, analyze Colleen's behavior by answering the following questions.
1. According to Skinner's theory, why did Colleen express so much interest in her heritage and in social events?
2. What reinforced Colleen's interest in her heritage and in social events, according to Skinner's theory? Give specific examples. Are they primary or secondary reinforcers? Explain.
3. Which of Colleen's behaviors are not rewarded in college anymore? What term in radical behaviorism could be used to describe this?
4. According to radical behaviorism, why would Colleen be experiencing depression?
5. According to Skinner's theory, why would Colleen transfer out of college?
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