According to reinforcement theory,what is behaviour a function of?
A)perception
B)environment
C)its consequences
D)conscious choices

Question

According to reinforcement theory,what is behaviour a function of?
A)perception  
B)environment  
C)its consequences  
D)conscious choices

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According to reinforcement theory, behavior is a function of its consequences. This means that a behavior is more likely to be repeated if it is followed by positive consequences (reinforcement) and less likely to be repeated if it is followed by negative consequences (punishment or extinction). Therefore, the best choice is C - its consequences.

According to Reinforcement Theory,what Is Behaviour a Function Of