Reinforcement Theory Considers ___ to Be the Most Important Factor

question 14

Multiple Choice

Reinforcement theory considers ___ to be the most important factor that influences human behaviour.

• A) environmental consequences
• B) the perceived equity of rewards
• C) the level of need satisfaction that is associated with a reward
• D) the desire to maximize expectancies
• E) valence of rewards

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally triggers a response without any need for prior learning.

Stimulus Discrimination

The ability to differentiate between a conditioned stimulus and other stimuli that have not been paired with an unconditioned stimulus.

Organism

A living entity capable of growth, reproduction, and often response to external stimuli, ranging from single-celled forms like bacteria to complex multicellular entities like humans and plants.

Original Stimulus

The specific element or event in classical conditioning that initially triggers a conditioned response without any need for learning.