B. F. Skinner used white rats in his early experiments because
A)they exhibit only the simplest learning abilities
B)they had been frequently used in medical research
C)he felt it did not matter what species he studied
D)none of the above

Question

B. F. Skinner used white rats in his early experiments because
A)they exhibit only the simplest learning abilities
B)they had been frequently used in medical research
C)he felt it did not matter what species he studied
D)none of the above

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Skinner believed that the principles of behavior he was studying were universal and could be applied across species, so the specific species did not matter.

B F Skinner Used White Rats in His Early Experiments Because