An outcome of an action that increases the probability that the response will be repeated is called _____.
A)punishment
B)reinforcement
C)an operational directive
D)a discriminative stimulus

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Reinforcement is the process by which a consequence of an action increases the likelihood that the action will be repeated. This can be either positive reinforcement, where something desirable is added, or negative reinforcement, where something undesirable is removed.

An Outcome of an Action That Increases the Probability That