Positive Reinforcement in Operant Conditioning Is a Learning Process in Which

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Multiple Choice

Positive reinforcement in operant conditioning is a learning process in which

• A)the frequency of a behavior increases because it is followed by a desirable stimulus.
• B)a behavior is followed by the removal of something undesirable.
• C)the frequency of a behavior decreases because it is paired repeatedly with an undesirable stimulus.
• D)a behavior is always followed by an unpleasant consequence.

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Definitions:

Acquired Fears

Fears that are developed after birth as a result of personal experiences or learning, rather than being innate.

Behavior Modification

A therapeutic approach that seeks to change undesirable behaviors through the use of reinforcement and punishment.

Conditioning Techniques

Methods used in behavioral psychology to teach or modify behaviors through the use of rewards or punishments.

Maladaptive Behaviors

Actions or tendencies that are counterproductive to oneself or others, often developed as coping mechanisms for dealing with stress or trauma.