For Skinner (1969), rules are:
A) Instances of generalized imitation
B) Components of self-efficacy
C) Verbal descriptions of the operating contingencies
D) Generalized conditioned reinforcers

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Skinner (1969) viewed rules as verbal descriptions of the operating contingencies, meaning they describe the relationship between actions and their consequences in the environment. This perspective emphasizes the role of language in guiding behavior by specifying the conditions under which certain consequences will follow specific actions.

For Skinner (1969), Rules Are