Karl Plays Cards for Several Hours a Day and Spends

question 76

Multiple Choice

Karl plays cards for several hours a day and spends only a few minutes studying. According to the Premack principle,

• A) playing cards could be used as a reinforcer for studying.
• B) studying could be used as a reinforcer for playing cards.
• C) playing cards could be used as a punisher for studying.
• D) Both b and c are correct.

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