Which Quote Is Most Similar to the Theory of Operant

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which quote is most similar to the theory of operant conditioning?

• A) "Emotions are a function of beliefs, not events."
• B) "Emotions are the outgrowth of passive associations we make with positive and negative stimuli in the world."
• C) "Most of our behavior is motivated by factors of which we are not conscious."
• D) "We do more of whatever behavior pays off."

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