The Tendency to Engage in Behaviors That We Observe Others

question 19

Multiple Choice

The tendency to engage in behaviors that we observe others rewarded for performing best illustrates the influence of

• A) prosocial behavior.
• B) partial reinforcement.
• C) intrinsic motivation.
• D) vicarious reinforcement.

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