All of the Following Are True About the Operant-Conditioning Model

question 42

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true about the operant-conditioning model EXCEPT

• A)Behavior is a function of its consequences.
• B)People will stop behaviors that have unpleasant consequences.
• C)People will continue behaviors they like irrespective of the nature of consequence.
• D)People will continue behaviors that have pleasant consequences.

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