An individual does not like to do laundry but prefers to do laundry over studying for exams. Because doing laundry is liked more than studying, _______ predicts that the opportunity to do laundry will motivate a person to study.
A) equity theory
B) the Anderson adage
C) the Thompson tenet
D) the Premack principle

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The Premack principle states that a more preferred activity can be used to reinforce a less preferred activity. In this case, doing laundry (the more preferred activity) can be used to reinforce studying (the less preferred activity). Therefore, the opportunity to do laundry can motivate the individual to study.

An Individual Does Not Like to Do Laundry but Prefers