Positive Reinforcement That Is Trivial to the Person Receiving It

question 53

Multiple Choice

 Positive reinforcement that is trivial to the person receiving it ____. 

• A)will be effective in latent learning, but not in operant conditioning
• B)will likely have only a weak effect in changing behavior
• C)is about as effective as classical conditioning in changing behavior
• D)may have a greater effect than a more significant positive reinforcement because of its subtle nature

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