The Process by Which a Stimulus Increases the Likelihood That

question 25

Multiple Choice

The process by which a stimulus increases the likelihood that the preceding behavior will be repeated is called:

• A)reinforcement.
• B)shaping.
• C)conditioning.
• D)association.

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Definitions:

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A color at the end of the visible spectrum of light, next to blue, and opposite of yellow.

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A primary color perceived when the retina senses light in the wavelength range of approximately 450–495 nanometers.

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The series of chemical reactions in plants that convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen, using sunlight as the energy source.