If a Behavior Continues to Be Exhibited in Spite of the Fact

question 115

Multiple Choice

If a behavior continues to be exhibited in spite of the fact that no reinforcement is being given, it is likely that the behavior ____.

• A) was created through multiple types of conditioning
• B) has an underlying biological cause
• C) has been previously reinforced every single time it occurred for many years
• D) has been previously conditioned according to a partial reinforcement schedule

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Definitions:

Moral Liberty

The freedom to act in accordance with one's ethical beliefs and conscience, often discussed in philosophical and religious contexts.

Puritan

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Puritan Leaders

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