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1
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What was the first consequence (and, hence, the first kind of selection)

A

Reproduction

2
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what were the two processes through which individual organisms acquired behavior appropriate to novel environments?

A

respondent and operant conditioning

3
Q

What is the second kind of selection by consequences

A

Operant conditioning

4
Q

What is the third kind of selection by consequence

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The evolution of social environments or cultures.

5
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What are the three disciplines associated with each of the three types of selection by consequences?

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  1. Biology
  2. Psychology
  3. Anthropology
6
Q

Be able to list the four examples of explanatory schemes Skinner argues must be discarded in favor of one involving selection by consequences.

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a. A prior act of creation
b. Purpose of intention
c. Certain essences
d. Certain definitions of good and value

7
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What other causal forces serving in lieu of selection have been sought and where, and how is growth another example (of what)?

A
  1. Organization

2. Growth

8
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Why has selection by consequences been resisted

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a. Because there is no role for the initiating agent suggested by classical mechanics

9
Q

What have we failed to do?

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We have failed to establish cultural practices under which much of the behavior is selected and maintained.

10
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What is growth an example of

A

Developmentalism

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