Dan Hates Doing His Taxes

Multiple Choice

Dan hates doing his taxes. As a result, when the tax deadline is approaching, Dan seems to do everything but his taxes. He cleans his apartment, washes his car, takes on extra shifts at work, and even volunteers to organize a block party. With which theory of punishment is his behavior most consistent?

A) The Premack principle
B) The avoidance theory of punishment
C) The conditioned suppression theory of punishment
D) Both a and b are correct.