Which of the Following Is the Best Example of Burgess

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of Burgess and Akers's Differential Reinforcement theory?

• A)Ann is fined for shoplifting one day. To get back at the store,she starts to shoplift more and more expensive items.
• B)Having been fired from a job for drinking during his shift,Derek begins to drink more heavily during the week.
• C)Having been rewarded with good grades for studying hard in the past,Trae continues to study hard today.
• D)Having been given poor grades for not studying enough in the past,Pam loses motivation to study entirely.

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