In the context of improving performance, which of the following most likely occurs when desired behavior is followed by a reward, which increases the probability that the behavior will be repeated?
A) Reinforcement learning
B) Learned industriousness
C) Positive reinforcement
D) Overjustification effect

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Positive reinforcement occurs when a desired behavior is followed by a reward, increasing the likelihood that the behavior will be repeated. Reinforcement learning is a broader term referring to the process of learning through rewards and punishments. Learned industriousness refers to the idea that individuals who have experienced frequent rewards for their efforts will continue to work hard, even in the absence of rewards. The overjustification effect occurs when an expected external reward decreases a person's intrinsic motivation to perform a task.

In the Context of Improving Performance, Which of the Following