Which of the Following Statements Describing Skinner's Theory of Operant

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describing Skinner's theory of operant conditioning is NOT true?

• A)A behavior followed by a rewarding stimulus is likely to be repeated.
• B)A behavior followed by a punishing stimulus is less likely to recur.
• C)A behavior that is ignored will be repeated.
• D)Rewards and punishments shape behavior.

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Definitions:

Marginal Revenue Product

The extra income produced by the use of an additional unit of a resource, like labor or capital.

Total Output

The total quantity of goods or services produced by an economic entity in a given period.

Marginal Productivity Theory

An economic theory that suggests the wage or value of a worker's output is equal to the additional production the worker generates.

Resource Demand

The desire and ability of a company or economy to acquire goods or services considered essential for operation.