According to the modern two-process theory,instrumental behavior reinforced by food or other appetitive reinforcers is motivated by
A) relief.
B) hope.
C) fear.
D) disappointment.

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According to the modern two-process theory, instrumental behavior reinforced by food or other appetitive reinforcers is motivated by hope. This means that the organism learns to associate the behavior with the reward, and the anticipation of the reward motivates the behavior. The other options (relief, fear, disappointment) are associated with avoidance learning, where behavior is motivated by the removal or prevention of an aversive stimulus.

According to the Modern Two-Process Theory,instrumental Behavior Reinforced by Food