Which of the Following Statements About the Reinforcement Theory Is

question 7

Multiple Choice

 Which of the following statements about the reinforcement theory is true?

• A) Negative reinforcements tend to decrease certain behaviors.
• B) Successful organizations generally build employee engagement by focusing on punishment.
• C) Ceasing to reward the behavior that was previously rewarded causes extinction.
• D) Positive reinforcement involves removing an aversive condition in response to a desired behavior.

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