Suppose you wanted to replicate some of the research carried out by B. F. Skinner. When deciding on a behavior to measure, it is most likely that you would choose the

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B. F. Skinner was a behaviorist who focused on observable behaviors and their modifications through reinforcement or punishment. He often measured the probability or rate of a response (behavior) in his experiments, rather than internal processes like thoughts or physiological responses like saliva secretion. Skinner's work was grounded in the idea that behavior is a function of its consequences, thus focusing on the likelihood or probability of a behavior occurring under certain conditions.  Skinner studied the effect that consequences of an organism's behavior have on subsequent behavior. He embraced Thorndike's idea that environmental consequences are powerful influences on behavior. If the consequences are satisfying, the behavior is likely to increase, and if they are dissatisfying, it is likely to decrease.

Suppose You Wanted to Replicate Some of the Research Carried