The Disequilibrium Principle States That

question 217

Multiple Choice

The disequilibrium principle states that:

• A) any high-frequency behavior can be used to reinforce a low-frequency behavior.
• B) conditioned reinforcers are more powerful than unconditioned reinforcers.
• C) rare behaviors can never be used to reinforce more frequent behaviors.
• D) any behavior that has been performed less often than usual can reinforce behavior.

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