The Process by Which a Stimulus Increases the Likelihood That

question 133

Multiple Choice

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

• A)habituation.
• B)reinforcement.
• C)learning.
• D)spontaneous recovery.

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Definitions:

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