According to the _____, rather than saying that the child's behavior was reinforced by a treat, we should instead say the child's behavior was reinforced by eating a treat.
A) drive reduction theory
B) Premack principle
C) learned acquisition theory
D) intrinsic motivation theory

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Premack Principle suggests that more probable behaviors (those a person or animal likes to do) can reinforce less probable behaviors. In this context, the act of eating a treat (a preferred activity) reinforces the child's behavior, making this principle the correct answer.

According to the _____, Rather Than Saying That the Child's