Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Theory of Operant

question 23

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 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.

Grasp the fundamental concepts and types of intelligence, including g, fluid, and crystallized intelligence.

Evaluate the impact of generational and cohort differences on intellectual abilities and health outcomes.

Differentiate between research methodologies in studying intelligence and their implications on understanding intellectual development across the lifespan.

Understand the differences between the flexible and fixed battery approaches in neuropsychological assessment.

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