To add extra incentive to exercise, Heather publicly announces to her friends that, starting this Monday, she is going to start running each morning. From Skinner's perspective, running is the _____ response, while the announcement is the _____ response.
A) controlling; controlled
B) controlled; controlling
C) direct; indirect
D) indirect; direct

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From Skinner's perspective, the behavior that is being influenced or modified (in this case, running) is the controlled response. The action taken to influence or modify this behavior (the public announcement) is the controlling response. Heather's announcement is intended to create a social expectation or pressure that serves to control her behavior of running, making running the controlled response and the announcement the controlling response.

To Add Extra Incentive to Exercise, Heather Publicly Announces to Her