B.f. Skinner was an American psychologist, behaviorist, author, inventor, and social philosopher.
He was a professor of psychology at Harvard University from 1958 until his retirement in 1974.
The correct option is D:-inherited characteristics
What are response tendencies?
Response tendencies are behaviors one exhibits in certain situations based on past positive or negative consequences.
These response tendencies are acquired through one's life experiences.
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