According to a behavior analyst, thinking is:
A) A variable that can directly influence behavior, independent of what is going on in the environment
B) A reflexive response to an external environmental stimulus only
C) Private behavior that can be explained using the same principles as public behavior
D) A special case of behavior that is controlled entirely by stimuli inside the organism

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Thinking is considered a form of private behavior that operates under the same basic principles as observable, public behavior. Behavior analysts view both internal (private) and external (public) behaviors as subject to the same laws of learning and behavior, such as reinforcement, punishment, and stimulus control.

According to a Behavior Analyst, Thinking Is