Which of the following is the MOST accurate summary of reinforcement theory?
A)We like people who like us.
B)We are more likely to engage in behaviours that have been rewarded in the past than in other behaviours.
C)We tend to seek out rewards and avoid punishments.
D)We like people who make us feel good about ourselves.

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Reinforcement theory suggests that our behavior is influenced by the consequences that follow it. We are more likely to engage in behaviors that have been positively reinforced (i.e. rewarded) in the past than in other behaviors, and less likely to engage in behaviors that have been negatively reinforced (i.e. punished) in the past. Option A and D are too narrow in their focus to encompass the breadth of reinforcement theory, while option C only represents a small part of it.

Which of the Following Is the MOST Accurate Summary of Reinforcement