Question

So my task is to write a paper either arguing against Skinner's view of conditioning or agreeing with (using outside source)

For example I argue that free speech goes against Skinner's view because..

Answer 1

@Shadow

I just need a better guidance on how to go about this argument. Once I get that, I will be okay on writing.

Answer 2

https://www.psychologistanywhereanytime.com/famous_psychologist_and_psychologists/psychologist_famous_b_f_skinner.htm

"B. F. Skinner was one of the most influential of American psychologists. A behaviorist, he developed the theory of operant conditioning -- the idea that behavior is determined by its consequences, be they reinforcements or punishments, which make it more or less likely that the behavior will occur again. Skinner believed that the only scientific approach to psychology was one that studied behaviors, not internal (subjective) mental processes."

Focus on the consequences/reinforcements/punishments part. That's what key to his theory. You're arguing whether if people are motivated by consequences or not, essentially.

Answer 3

Answer if you agree or not, then substantiate why with research. This essay seems simple and straightforward. You should be good.

Answer 4

So the argument if whether or not people are motivated by consequences, how can I relate that to free speech of women on reproductive rights.

Answer 5

Well that is the most key and difficult part about starting an essay: what are you arguing? I am not going to answer that for you since that is the whole point of the assignment. If I give you an argument, you are just doing the grub work of researching to support something you didn't come up with. Think about the topic and figure out one.

Answer 6

I am not here to rob you of your education, but help you exceed at it (:

Answer 7

I completely understand:



In my paper I will be arguing Skinner’s view on freedom. I will defend Skinner by writing about the free speech of women on Health Reproductive rights. To bring light to Skinner, his argument was that behavior is driven by consequences and reinforcements. He also argued the view of modern science along with democratic philosophy.These two views are contradictory and cannot be accepted simultaneously.

Answer 8

You don't seem to be defending him by calling two of his arguments "contradictory"

Answer 9

Well they do contradict each other :( I'm not sure how to accurately defend that