The Premack principle states that a higher-frequency behavior will:
A) Function as reinforcement for a lower-frequency behavior
B) None of these
C) Function as intermittent reinforcement for a low-frequency behavior
D) Function as punishment for a high-frequency behavior

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The Premack principle posits that a more probable behavior (higher-frequency behavior) can serve as a reinforcer for a less probable behavior (lower-frequency behavior), thereby increasing the likelihood of the less probable behavior occurring.

The Premack Principle States That a Higher-Frequency Behavior Will