A Behavior Occurs and Is Immediately Followed by a Consequence

question 3

Multiple Choice

A behavior occurs and is immediately followed by a consequence that results in the increased likelihood of the behavior occurring in the future.This process is called:​

• A) ​reinforcement
• B) ​conditioning
• C) ​a reinforcer
• D) ​operant behavior

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Definitions:

Correlation

describes the statistical relationship between two variables, indicating whether and how strongly they change together, without implying causation.

Variables

Elements that can be changed or varied, especially those used in experiments to determine their effects on outcomes.

Relationship Strength

The degree of intensity or closeness in a relationship, which can influence its impact and significance.

Pearson R

A statistical measure of the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables.