As a Skinnerian,Dr.Brown's explanation for the aggressive behaviour exhibited by 10-year-old Ben would likely involve a(n)
A)discussion of Ben's unresolved love for his mother.
B)proposal that Ben's problem is due to a faulty thought pattern.
C)argument that although Ben's behaviour is bad, human behaviour is basically good.
D)description of how Ben's father has often rewarded his child's aggressive behaviour.

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As a Skinnerian, Dr. Brown would likely focus on environmental factors as the primary determinant of behaviour. In this case, he would explain Ben's aggressive behaviour as being reinforced by rewards, likely from his father, which have encouraged him to continue the behaviour. This aligns with the principles of operant conditioning and behaviourism, which emphasize the role of environmental consequences in shaping behaviour. Options A and B involve internal states or processes, which are less likely to be emphasized by a Skinnerian perspective. Option C is a more general statement about human behaviour that does not specifically address the specific behaviour in question.