What Is the Major Failure of Reinforcement Theory in Explaining

question 108

Multiple Choice

What is the major failure of reinforcement theory in explaining changes in behavior?

• A) It cannot adequately describe the original behavior.
• B) It ignores the effect of rewards and punishments upon behavior.
• C) Most behavior is in fact environmentally caused.
• D) It originated in the studies of the responses of animals.
• E) It does not recognize the effect of feelings, attitudes, and other cognitive variables.

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Altitude

The height or elevation of a place above sea level, often affecting climate, oxygen availability, and physical exertion requirements.

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Specialized cells or nerve endings that respond to changes in the environment by converting energy from a specific stimulus into an electrical signal.

Auditory Tube

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