You deprive your dog of food just before you begin training him to sit down on command. You give your dog food only when he sits on the floor after you press on his back. Pretty soon your dog is sitting on the floor consistently
According to Skinner, your dog's behavior has been caused by
a. his desire to get the food.
b. his feelings of extreme hunger.
c. a combination of his innate intelligence, problem-solving ability, and motivation.
d. deprivation and the use of his food as reinforcement.
Answer: d. deprivation and the use of his food as reinforcement.
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