The following statement describes experimental results of which of the following: "Behaviors that are reinforced by positive outcomes increase in frequency, whereas behaviors that are followed by negative outcomes decrease in frequency"?
a. Vygotsky c. Skinner
b. Erikson d. Bronfenbrenner
C
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