How would B.F.Skinner explain why one student responds positively to receiving a B on a test while another student responds negatively to a B

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According to Skinner's theory of operant conditioning, behavior is shaped by its consequences. If a behavior is reinforced (e.g. by receiving a desired grade), it is more likely to be repeated in the future. Therefore, the student who responds positively to a B may have had past experiences where receiving a B was reinforced (e.g. by receiving praise or rewards), while the student who responds negatively to a B may have had past experiences where receiving a B was punished (e.g. by criticism or negative consequences).

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