Positive reinforcement ________ responses that precede it.
A) suppresses
B) strengthens
C) facilitates
D) weakens

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Positive reinforcement strengthens behavior by providing a consequence that makes the behavior more likely to occur in the future. It does not suppress or weaken responses that precede it, and it may facilitate them by providing a reward or incentive for engaging in the behavior.

Positive Reinforcement ________ Responses That Precede It