Which of the following is B. F. Skinner's contention in his reinforcement theory?

A. People seek social equity in the rewards they receive for their performance.
B. Motivation depends on how much people want something and how likely they are to get it.
C. Providing hygiene factors keeps people from being dissatisfied, but it does not motivate people.
D. People's behavior is learned through experiences of positive and negative consequences.


Answer: D

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