One way in which the cognitive model of behavior differs from the behavioral model is in the assertion that, according to the cognitive model, behavior
a. may result from totally novel ways of thinking.
b. is totally determined by past behavioral consequences.
c. is totally determined by preceding environmental events.
d. is totally determined by both preceding stimulus events and past behavioral consequences.
Answer: a. may result from totally novel ways of thinking.
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A. secondary reinforcement B. punishment C. negative reinforcement D. shaping
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