Which of the following statements best describes the theory of operant conditioning?
A) Both positive and negative reinforcement increase behavior while punishment and extinction decrease behavior.
B) People will compare their circumstances with those of similar others, and this behavior motivates them to seek fairness in the way they are rewarded for performance.
C) Individuals have multiple needs that must be fulfilled in a specific hierarchical order to ensure the greatest level of satisfaction.
D) Employees expect that high effort should lead to good performance and that good performance, in turn, should lead to reward.

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The theory of operant conditioning states that behavior is modified by the consequences that follow it. Both positive and negative reinforcement increase the likelihood of behavior being repeated, while punishment and extinction decrease it. This is different from the other options which describe the equity theory, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, and the expectancy theory.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Theory of Operant