Question

John gets into fights on a regular basis, always with formidable opponents. He has often been injured in these fights and knows that he runs the risk of sustaining serious brain damage or other permanent injuries, yet he continues to fight. John is a very successful professional boxer. This example illustrates that bizarre behavior ____.

Answer 1

c. Is less puzzling when the reinforcers maintaining it are known.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the given scenario, the bizarre behavior of John is discussed, mainly about his professional life as a boxer. His injuries from such regular fights do not seem to hinder or reduce his involvement in fights.

At the same time, he also knows the risks that his fighting brings, that he can get serious brain damage or even permanent injuries. But that doesn't seem to have much impact on him for he continues to fight. This is an example of bizarre behavior that is less puzzling when the reinforcers maintaining the bizarre behavior are known.

Thus, the correct answer is option c.