Which of the following is NOT a criterion that describes a good theory?

A) Comprehensive
B) Productive
C) Falsifiable
D) Tautological
E) Parsimonious


D

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What will be an ideal response?

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A) Only positive reinforcement of desirable behaviors helps form culture. B) Culture is a human illusion. C) Culture creates the system by which people decide what goals are important in their lives. D) Culture is not important and/or studied by the behaviorist approach. E) Culture is a set of reinforcement contingencies that operate in shared environments.

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