1. What is the basic idea behind the sort of behaviorism that Skinner advocated?
2. Skinner sought to discover functional relations.  What are these?
3. How does Skinner think his determinism differs from Freud's?
4. What role does Skinner think genetics plays in explanations of human behavior?
5. What is a Skinner box?
6. What is respondent behavior?  Give an example.
7. What is operant behavior?  Give an example.

Reading Questions
Robert Nye - Three Psychologies Chapter 3 (Set 2)

1. Explain positive and negative reinforcers.
2. Explain the difference between a negative reinforcement and a punishment.
3. Explain Skinner's notion of shaping behavior.
4. What did Skinner think about human "drives" or instincts?
5. What are the causes of problem behaviors according to Skinner, and what sort of treatment does he recommend?
6. Discuss briefly what are, in your opinion, some of the strengths and weaknesses of Skinner's views.