Question

students using a certain online learning platform experience a gamelike environment in which they earn points for correct answers. these points reflect ____ concept of ____.
skinners; reinforcement
watsons; reinforcement
skinners; introspection
watsons; introspection

Explanation:

1. Recall the contributions of Skinner and Watson: B.F. Skinner is associated with operant conditioning and the concept of reinforcement (rewards to increase behavior), while John Watson was a behaviorist but not known for reinforcement (he focused on classical conditioning and environmental determinants). Introspection is associated with early structuralism, not Skinner or Watson.
2. Analyze the scenario: Earning points for correct answers is a form of positive reinforcement to encourage correct responses, which aligns with Skinner’s operant conditioning.
3. Eliminate incorrect options: Watson’s work doesn’t center on reinforcement, introspection is not related to Skinner’s work, so the correct pairing is Skinner’s concept of reinforcement.

Answer:

A. Skinner's; reinforcement