Which of the Following Best Illustrates a Functional Explanation of Behavior

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best illustrates a functional explanation of behavior of the type advocated by radical behaviorists?

A) "Punishing a child in one context causes the child to expect punishment in many contexts."
B) "An organism's desire to escape an electric shock motivates bar-pressing behavior."
C) "Drinking alcohol causes one to lose the ability to think rationally."
D) none of the above