Gambling and Skinner's Views
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Without a consistent reward, behavior usually ceases. Given the fact that most slot machine players almost never win, why do they still continue to play? Is your answer consistent with a Skinner's views? Why or why not?
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This solution provides a discussion of Skinner's operant conditioning and gambling addiction in humans.
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