Paradoxical Reward Effects Refer to the Finding That

question 54

Multiple Choice

Paradoxical reward effects refer to the finding that

• A) instrumental, but not classical, conditioning is influenced by reward features.
• B) reward produces motivational, emotional, and behavioral side effects.
• C) reward sometimes weakens instrumental responding, whereas nonreward sometimes strengthens it.
• D) the value of a reward varies from one individual to the next and also varies within a given individual over time.

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