Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Theory of Operant

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the theory of operant conditioning?

• A) Both positive and negative reinforcement increase behavior while punishment and extinction decrease behavior
• B) People will compare their circumstances with those of similar others and that this behavior motivates them to seek fairness in the way they are rewarded for performance
• C) Individuals have multiple needs that must be fulfilled in a specific hierarchical order to ensure the greatest level of satisfaction
• D) Employees expect that high effort should lead to good performance and that good performance,in turn,should lead to reward

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