The statement "if a response in the presence of a stimulus leads to satisfying effects, the association between the stimulus and the response is strengthened" is the definition of
A) reinforcement.
B) the law of effect.
C) latent learning.
D) acquisition.

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The statement is referring to the law of effect, which states that behaviors followed by satisfying consequences are more likely to be repeated, while behaviors followed by negative consequences are less likely to be repeated. This is the basis of reinforcement, which strengthens the association between a stimulus and a response. Latent learning refers to learning that occurs without reinforcement or apparent reinforcement, while acquisition refers to the initial learning of a new behavior.

The Statement "If a Response in the Presence of a Stimulus