Which of the following ideas is most likely to be supported by the followers of Skinner's theory?

A) Job rotation relieves boredom among employees by allowing them to access a variety of jobs.
B) A person who wants something and has reasons to be optimistic is likely to be highly motivated.
C) How much people are willing to contribute to an organization depends on their assessment of the fairness,or equity,of the rewards they will receive in exchange.
D) Behavior that is rewarded will tend to be repeated,while behavior that is punished will tend to be eliminated.
E) In a fair situation,a person receives rewards proportional to the contribution he or she makes to the organization.

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Kyrie McNeil · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Skinner's theory, known as operant conditioning, posits that behavior is determined by its consequences, meaning that behaviors followed by positive outcomes are likely to be repeated, while those followed by negative outcomes are not.

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