Which of the following isB.F. Skinner's contention in his reinforcement theory?
A) People's behavior is learned through experiences of positive and negative consequences.
B) People seek social equity in the rewards they receive for their performance.
C) Providing hygiene factors keeps people from being dissatisfied, but it does not motivate people.
D) Motivation depends on how much people want something and how likely they are to get it.

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B.F. Skinner's contention in his reinforcement theory is that people's behavior is learned through experiences of positive and negative consequences. Skinner believed that behavior that is rewarded tends to be repeated, while behavior that is punished tends not to be repeated. This is the basis of his reinforcement theory.

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