Positive reinforcement that is trivial to the person receiving it ____
a. ?will be effective in latent learning, but not in operant conditioning
b. ?will likely have only a weak effect in changing behavior
c. ?is about as effective as classical conditioning in changing behavior
d. ?may have a greater effect than a more significant positive reinforcement because of its subtle nature
ANSWER:
b
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