Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding reinforcement theory?
A) Both positive and negative reinforcement encourage behaviors to be repeated.
B) Negative reinforcement is the opposite of positive reinforcement.
C) Positive reinforcement cannot encourage undesirable behaviors.
D) Reinforcement has to involve explicit monetary incentives to distort behavior.
E) Punishment encourages the repetition of a particular behavior by not offering unpleasant consequences for the behavior.

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A)Reinforcement can be either positive or negative. Both positive and negative reinforcement encourage behaviors to be repeated; the difference is in how they do it.
B)Reinforcement can be either positive or negative. Both positive and negative reinforcement encourage behaviors to be repeated; the difference is in how they do it.
C)Reinforcement can be either positive or negative. Both positive and negative reinforcement encourage behaviors to be repeated; the difference is in how they do it.
D)Reinforcement can be either positive or negative. Both positive and negative reinforcement encourage behaviors to be repeated; the difference is in how they do it.
E)Reinforcement can be either positive or negative. Both positive and negative reinforcement encourage behaviors to be repeated; the difference is in how they do it.

Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Regarding Reinforcement Theory