Which of the following is NOT a basic tenet of behavior modification?
A)Behavior that leads to rewards tends to be repeated.
B)Properly scheduled rewards can be used to encourage some behaviors.
C)Properly scheduled punishments can be used to minimize some behaviors.
D)Employees must understand the link between rewards, punishments, and behavior.

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D)For managers, behavior modification boils down to following two main principles: (1)That behavior that appears to lead to a positive consequence (reward)tends to be repeated, while behavior that appears to lead to a negative consequence (punishment)tends not to be repeated; and (2)that, therefore, managers can get someone to change his or her behavior by providing the properly scheduled rewards (or punishment).

Which of the Following Is NOT a Basic Tenet of Behavior