The Process by Which a Stimulus Increases the Probability That

question 41

Multiple Choice

The process by which a stimulus increases the probability that a preceding behavior will be repeated is called ___________________.

• A)reinforcement
• B)satiety
• C)likelihood
• D)aversive

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Definitions:

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