Many operant conditioning theorists use the term reinforcement rather than "reward" because:
A) The term "reward" can refer only to a material reinforcer.
B) The term "reward" can refer only to a social reinforcer.
C) One type of reinforcement (negative reinforcement) is actually a form of punishment.
D) The term "reward" implies a consequence that most people would judge to be desirable.

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Reinforcement is a broader term that includes both positive and negative reinforcement, whereas "reward" implies a positive, desirable outcome.

Many Operant Conditioning Theorists Use the Term Reinforcement Rather Than