The Problem with Assuming That R-O Relationships Act Alone to Produce

question 56

Multiple Choice

The problem with assuming that R-O relationships act alone to produce instrumental behavior is that

• A)it is difficult to demonstrate R-O relationships in the laboratory.
• B)R-O relationships are theoretical constructs.
• C)the R-O relationship does not explain what causes the response in the first place.
• D)R-O relationships ignore rg-sg mechanisms.

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