Which element of the behavioral perspective was refined into the more comprehensive reinforcement theory?

A) operant conditioning
B) conditioned response
C) reinforcement theory
D) classical conditioning

Reinforcement Theory

A theory in psychology that explains learning and motivation by emphasizing the role of rewards and punishments in encouraging or discouraging behaviors.

Operant Conditioning

An educational method where the intensity of an action is adjusted by rewards or penalties.

Behavioral Perspective

A psychological approach examining how behavior is influenced by interactions between individuals and their environments.