Skinner (1953) reported a game played by sailors in the 18th century. The game involved:
A) Each boy was told to hit another boy when he was hit
B) A slight tap on one boy
C) Tying several boys in a ring
D) All of these

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Skinner (1953) described a game involving all of these elements: boys were tied in a ring, each was told to hit the next boy when he himself was hit, starting with a slight tap on one boy, which would escalate as the game progressed. This example was used to illustrate principles of behavior.

Skinner (1953) Reported a Game Played by Sailors in the 18th