Which motivation theory proposes that if a pleasurable consequence follows a behavior,then the behavior will continue and if an unpleasant consequence follows a behavior,the behavior will stop?

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Reinforcement theory proposes that if a pleasurable consequence (reinforcement) follows a behavior, then the behavior will continue and if an unpleasant consequence (punishment) follows a behavior, the behavior will stop. This theory is based on the idea that behavior can be shaped and modified through external stimuli.

Which Motivation Theory Proposes That If a Pleasurable Consequence Follows