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jon_i

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A possible reason why self-reinforcement is sometimes effective is that:
 
  A) it can increase the salience of our successes.
  B) It can decrease the salience of our successes.
  C) it can produce a positive contrast effect.
  D) it can reduce a negative contrast effect.

Question 2

According to Rachlin, how does self-reinforcement help to promote a desired behavior?
 
  A) It makes an accomplishment more salient.
  B) It facilitates concentration on a task.
  C) It functions as a primary reinforcer.
  D) It maintains intrinsic interest in a task.


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gstein359

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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

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jon_i

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Reply 2 on: Jun 21, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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