In Operant Conditioning, Positive Reinforcement ______ the Likelihood of Repeating

question 25

Multiple Choice

In operant conditioning, positive reinforcement ______ the likelihood of repeating a response, negative reinforcement ______ the likelihood of repeating a response, and punishment ______ the likelihood of repeating a response.

• A)strengthens; weakens; weakens
• B)strengthens; strengthens; strengthens
• C)weakens; strengthens; strengthens
• D)strengthens; weakens; strengthens
• E)strengthens; strengthens; weakens

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Definitions:

Behavioral Segmentation

The division of a market into groups based on consumer knowledge, attitudes, uses, or responses to a product.

Retail Store

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Behavioral Segmentation

The process of dividing a market into groups based on consumer behaviors, such as purchasing habits or loyalty.