Eating is more probable than bar pressing in a food-deprived rat.Therefore,eating will reinforce bar pressing.This is an example of ______.
A)Hull drive reduction theory
B)Thorndike's law of effect
C)Premack's probability-differential theory
D)Bandura's social learning theory

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Premack's probability-differential theory suggests that more probable behaviors can reinforce less probable behaviors. In this case, eating (a more probable behavior) reinforces bar pressing (a less probable behavior).

Eating Is More Probable Than Bar Pressing in a Food-Deprived