Which of the following is the best example of Burgess and Akers's Differential Reinforcement theory?
A)Ann is fined for shoplifting one day. To get back at the store,she starts to shoplift more and more expensive items.
B)Having been fired from a job for drinking during his shift,Derek begins to drink more heavily during the week.
C)Having been rewarded with good grades for studying hard in the past,Trae continues to study hard today.
D)Having been given poor grades for not studying enough in the past,Pam loses motivation to study entirely.

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This is the best example of differential reinforcement theory as Trae's behavior (studying hard) is being reinforced by positive outcomes (good grades) in the past, which continues to reinforce the behavior in the present. This is in line with the principles of differential reinforcement, which suggests that behavior is learned or maintained through the consequences of one's actions. The other options do not demonstrate differential reinforcement as clearly, as they involve retaliation, habituation, or self-destructive behavior.

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