BAUM CH 10

When environmental causes of a "bad" bx are ______, society is more likely to be compassionate with the wrongdoer.

What does Skinner criticize about the terms 'credit' and 'blame' in relation to mentalism?

• They promote personal responsibility.
• They ignore environmental influences.
• They are essential for understanding behavior.
• They simplify complex social issues.

To non-behaivorists, the concept of responsibility is linked to the _____________ __ __________.

Which of the following statements best illustrates how responsibility is often discussed?

• Responsibility is linked to external factors.
• Responsibility is irrelevant in social contexts.
• Responsibility is solely about personal choices.
• Responsibility is a way of discussing causes.

What implication does the statement 'Tom was responsible for the fire' carry?

• Tom's responsibility is irrelevant to the outcome.
• Tom had no control over the situation.
• Tom's actions directly caused the fire.
• Tom was merely a bystander in the event.

What is the relationship between free will and personal responsibility?

• Free will allows individuals to be held accountable for their actions.
• Free will is irrelevant to the concept of responsibility.
• Free will means people are never responsible for their actions.
• Free will suggests that all actions are random and unplanned.

What do credit and blame have in common regarding individual actions?

• They are unrelated to the consequences of actions.
• They are another way of talking about causes, but with the added element of approval and disapproval.
• They are only relevant in legal contexts.
• They are based solely on personal feelings.

From a behavioral perspective, what are lawyers asking the judge and jury to consider when they discuss extenuating circumstances in court?

How might compassion play a role in addressing criminal behavior?

• It promotes harsher penalties for offenders.
• It can lead to leniency without consideration of actions.
• It encourages a focus on environmental factors affecting behavior.
• It is irrelevant to the legal system.

Which of the following statements reflects a common problem regarding blame and credit?

• Blame is often assigned without considering context.
• Blame is more important than credit in society.
• Credit is always deserved based on effort.
• Both blame and credit ignore environmental factors.