B.F.Skinner theorized that:
A)one's accomplishments are due to personal traits,such as curiosity.
B)free will is an illusion because we are shaped by our environment and genes.
C)one's accomplishments are due to mental events,such as motivation.
D)it would be unethical to try to improve human behavior by applying behavioral principles.

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B.F. Skinner's theory was based on the concept of behaviorism, which suggests that human behavior is shaped by our environment and genes, rather than free will or personal traits. Therefore, the correct choice is B, which reflects Skinner's theory. The other choices, A, C, and D are not consistent with Skinner's theory.

B.F.Skinner Theorized That