Which of the following is the administration of a pleasant and rewarding consequence following a desired behavior?
A) Avoidance learning
B) Punishment
C) Positive reinforcement
D) Extinction
E) Suspension

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Positive reinforcement is the administration of a pleasant and rewarding consequence following a desired behavior. Avoidance learning is the avoidance of an unpleasant consequence by performing a specific behavior. Punishment is the administration of an unpleasant consequence following an undesired behavior. Extinction is the gradual decrease in the frequency of a behavior due to the lack of reinforcement. Suspension does not relate to this question.

Which of the Following Is the Administration of a Pleasant