The fact that vitamin B₁ is not a reinforcer is evidence
A)supporting need-reduction theory
B)against need-reduction theory
C)supporting trans-situationality
D)against trans-situationality

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Need-reduction theory suggests that reinforcers are stimuli that reduce physiological needs or drives. If vitamin B₁ were a reinforcer, it would support need-reduction theory. However, since it is not a reinforcer, it provides evidence against need-reduction theory.

The Fact That Vitamin B₁ Is Not a Reinforcer Is