​Why Doesn't a Behavioral Contract Produce Behavior Change Through a Simple

question 4

Multiple Choice

​Why doesn't a behavioral contract produce behavior change through a simple reinforcement or punishment process?

• A) ​because the consequences for the behavior occur long after the behavior has occurred or failed to occur
• B) ​because rule governed behavior replaces reinforcement or punishment processes
• C) ​because social support replaces reinforcement or punishment processes
• D) ​B and C

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