According to the behavioral theory, humans and other animals work to
A)increase pleasure and decrease discomfort.
B)decrease pleasure and increase discomfort.
C)control sources of disruption and focus exclusively on their discomfort.
D)use personality and increase discomfort.

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Behavioral theory, particularly as it relates to operant conditioning, suggests that humans and other animals are motivated to increase pleasure and decrease discomfort. This is often conceptualized as seeking rewards and avoiding punishments.

According to the Behavioral Theory, Humans and Other Animals Work