The basic principle of which type of learning states that acts that are followed by a positive consequence tend to be repeated?
A) respondent conditioning
B) reflexive learning
C) instrumental learning
D) Pavlovian conditioning

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The basic principle of instrumental learning (also known as operant conditioning) is that acts that are followed by a positive consequence (reinforcement) tend to be repeated. This form of learning involves the strengthening or weakening of behaviors through reinforcement or punishment. Respondent conditioning and Pavlovian conditioning are other terms for classical conditioning, which is a form of learning in which an organism learns to associate two stimuli. Reflexive learning is not a recognized term in psychology.

The Basic Principle of Which Type of Learning States That