In a Study Where Pigeons Were Reinforced Only If the Pattern

question 76

Multiple Choice

In a study where pigeons were reinforced only if the pattern of pecks delivered to two keys was different from the previous 50 patterns, researchers determined that

• A)reinforcement increases stereotypy.
• B)behavioral variability can be the basis for instrumental reinforcement.
• C)reinforcement decreases intrinsic motivation.
• D)reinforcement decreases originality.

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