Which of the Following Statements Is True of Reinforcement Theory

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of reinforcement theory?

• A)It holds that punishment and extinction diminish undesirable behavior.
• B)It minimizes the need for performance evaluations.
• C)It emphasizes collective performance rather than individual performance.
• D)It is the best approach to improve the accuracy and validity of performance evaluation.

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