Which of the following is not true about behavioral variability?
A)Reinforcement inevitably decreases behavioral variability.
B)Behavioral variability can be the basis for instrumental reinforcement.
C)Reinforcement can increase or decrease originality.
D)Pigeons will generate novel pecking patterns if novelty is reinforced.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Reinforcement does not inevitably decrease behavioral variability. In fact, sometimes variability can be reinforced and lead to the development of new behaviors.

Which of the Following Is Not True About Behavioral Variability