The Central Principle of Operant Conditioning Is That ________

question 118

Multiple Choice

The central principle of operant conditioning is that ________

• A) certain reflexes cause us to engage in habitual behavior.
• B) we repeat those actions that we see others engage in.
• C) the consequences of behavior influence its likelihood of being repeated.
• D) the interaction of genetics and social factors best explains human behavior.

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Definitions:

Level of Technology

The current state of technological advancement and capability within a society or industry, impacting productivity and efficiency.

Output Per Worker

The average production or number of goods and services produced by an individual worker within a certain period.

Capital Cost Allowance

A tax deduction in some jurisdictions for depreciation of assets, reflecting the wear and tear or obsolescence of physical assets.

Declining Balance

A method of calculating depreciation for an asset, whereby the asset loses value at a decreasing rate over time.