What does ‘positive reinforcement’ refer to in operant conditioning?

A. Introducing an aversive stimulus to decrease behavior
B. Removing a stimulus to increase behavior
C. Introducing a rewarding stimulus to increase behavior
D. Punishing behavior to decrease its occurrence

Answer: Introducing a rewarding stimulus to increase behavior


Additional Information: Positive reinforcement involves presenting a rewarding stimulus after a desired behavior to increase the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.


Subjects: Psychology

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