In Operant Conditioning, Positive Reinforcement Occurs Whenever

question 182

Multiple Choice

In operant conditioning, positive reinforcement occurs whenever:

• A)the removal of a stimulus following a response increases the likelihood of the response's occurring again
• B)the presentation of a stimulus following a response increases the likelihood of the response's occurring again
• C)the presentation of a stimulus following a response decreases the likelihood of the response's occurring again
• D)the removal of a stimulus following a response decreases the likelihood of the response's occurring again

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