Operant conditioning theorists use the term reinforcement rather than "reward" because:

a. The term "reward" implies a consequence that others would judge to be desirable.
b. One type of reinforcement (negative reinforcement) is actually a form of punishment.
c. The term "reward" can refer only to a material reinforcer.
d. The term "reward" can refer only to a social reinforcer.


A

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