Which of the following statements is true of reinforcement theory? a. Negative reinforcement strengthens behavior by following behaviors with desirable consequences. b. It says that a behavior is a function of the efforts that go into performing that behavior. c. It says that behaviors followed by negative consequences will occur less frequently. d. Positive reinforcement strengthens behavior by withholding an unpleasant consequence when a specific behavior is performed

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Viviana Kelley

22 February, 04:28

Which of the following statements is true of reinforcement theory? a. Negative reinforcement strengthens behavior by following behaviors with desirable consequences. b. It says that a behavior is a function of the efforts that go into performing that behavior. c. It says that behaviors followed by negative consequences will occur less frequently. d. Positive reinforcement strengthens behavior by withholding an unpleasant consequence when a specific behavior is performed

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c. It says that behaviors followed by negative consequences will occur less frequently.

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Reinforcement theory asserts that behaviors followed by negative consequences will occur less frequently. For example, if a child is punished anytime he/she fails to do his/her assignment, that behavior or failure to do his/her assignment will reduce in frequency.