Operant conditioning theorists use the term reinforcement rather than "reward" because:
A)The term "reward" implies a consequence that others would judge to be desirable.
B)One type of reinforcement (negative reinforcement)is actually a form of punishment.
C)The term "reward" can refer only to a material reinforcer.
D)The term "reward" can refer only to a social reinforcer.

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Reinforcement is a broader term that includes any consequence that strengthens behavior, not just those judged as desirable.

Operant Conditioning Theorists Use the Term Reinforcement Rather Than "Reward