Which of the following most closely parallels what happens in a Skinner box?
A) You are in your apartment with nothing to do but bake cookies and eat them.
B) You are unwell. Your mother brings you food three times a day.
C) You are in prison with nothing to do. Meals are served at fixed times during the day.
D) You are at work with lots to do. Meals are served at fixed times during the day.

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In a Skinner box, an animal is rewarded for making a specific response, such as pressing a lever, with a treat or food. Choice A parallels this scenario because baking and eating cookies can be seen as a reward for the action of baking, similar to how the animal in a Skinner box receives a reward for a specific action.

Which of the Following Most Closely Parallels What Happens in a Skinner