Skinner maintained that reinforcement determines the acquisition of a response; Bandura maintains that reinforcement determines the_______of a response.

Correct answer: C. performance

  • A. acquisition
  • B. development
  • C. performance
  • D. generalization

Explanation

Skinner emphasized reinforcement in acquiring behavior through its consequences, whereas Bandura distinguished learning from its expression. In social learning theory, reinforcement mainly affects whether an acquired response is performed, or its performance.

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