When Some Aspect of Animal or Human Behavior Is Followed

question 60

Multiple Choice

When some aspect of animal or human behavior is followed by a certain type of consequence-a reward-the behavior is more likely to be repeated. The reward is called _________________.

• A) classical conditioning
• B) operant conditioning
• C) positive reinforcement
• D) negative reinforcement

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