Which of the Following Is Not True About Behavioral Variability

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about behavioral variability?

• A)Reinforcement inevitably decreases behavioral variability.
• B)Behavioral variability can be the basis for instrumental reinforcement.
• C)Reinforcement can increase or decrease originality.
• D)Pigeons will generate novel pecking patterns if novelty is reinforced.

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