Reinforcement Theory, Commonly Known as Behavioral Modification, Views Motivation as Learning

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Multiple Choice

Reinforcement theory, commonly known as behavioral modification, views motivation as learning. Which of the following is true according to this theory of behavior?

• A) An individual starts off as a blank slate, learning as time goes on.
• B) An individual's response/consequence connection is strengthened over time.
• C) Reinforcement is learned through a process called operant conditioning.
• D) Learning is conditioned by the environment.
• E) Behavior becomes associated with a particular consequence.

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