One research finding that poses a problem for Premack's principle is that
A)a behavior that acts as a reinforcer in one context may not be a reinforcer in another context
B)a behavior that acts as a punisher in one context may not be a punisher in another context
C)more probable behaviors can sometimes reinforce less probable behaviors
D)less probable behaviors can sometimes reinforce more probable behaviors

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Premack's principle suggests that more probable behaviors will reinforce less probable behaviors. The finding that less probable behaviors can sometimes reinforce more probable behaviors challenges this principle by showing the opposite can also occur.

One Research Finding That Poses a Problem for Premack's Principle