When people repeat responses that give them some type of positive reward and avoid actions associated with negative consequences, they are demonstrating the concept of _______________.
A)modification
B)behavior
C)learning
D)reinforcement

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The concept described is reinforcement, which is the use of positive or negative consequences to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated in the future. When people repeat responses that give them positive reward (positive reinforcement) and avoid actions associated with negative consequences (negative reinforcement), they are demonstrating the effectiveness of reinforcement in shaping behavior.

When People Repeat Responses That Give Them Some Type of Positive