Applying consequences that increase the likelihood that a person will repeat the behavior that led to it is referred to as
A)negative reinforcement.
B)positive reinforcement.
C)punishment.
D)extinction.
E)encouragement.

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Positive reinforcement involves applying consequences that increase the likelihood that a person will repeat the behavior that led to it. It involves adding a positive stimulus to encourage desired behavior. Therefore, B is the correct answer. A is incorrect because negative reinforcement involves removing a negative stimulus to encourage desired behavior. C is incorrect because punishment involves applying consequences that decrease the likelihood that a person will repeat the behavior that led to it. D is incorrect because extinction involves withholding reinforcement to decrease the likelihood of a behavior. E is incorrect because encouragement is not a specific type of consequence but rather a general term for providing support or motivation.

Applying Consequences That Increase the Likelihood That a Person Will