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Which one believe that if teachers provide punishment & students perform a desired behavior___________?

Correct answer: B. Behaviorism

  • A. Cognition
  • B. Behaviorism
  • C. Both
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Behaviorism explains learning through observable behavior shaped by consequences such as punishment and reinforcement. Cognition focuses on mental processes rather than directly controlling behavior through consequences.

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