Positive reinforcement involves
A) the presentation of a pleasant stimulus.
B) the presentation of an unpleasant stimulus.
C) the removal of a pleasant stimulus.
D) the removal of an unpleasant stimulus.

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Positive reinforcement involves the presentation of a pleasant stimulus, such as praise or a reward, following a behavior to increase the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future. This is in contrast to negative reinforcement, which involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus following a behavior to increase the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Positive Reinforcement Involves