In operant conditioning, positive reinforcement occurs whenever:
A)the removal of a stimulus following a response increases the likelihood of the response's occurring again
B)the presentation of a stimulus following a response increases the likelihood of the response's occurring again
C)the presentation of a stimulus following a response decreases the likelihood of the response's occurring again
D)the removal of a stimulus following a response decreases the likelihood of the response's occurring again

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Positive reinforcement occurs when a behavior is followed by the presentation of a stimulus, such as praise or a reward, which increases the likelihood of the behavior occurring again in the future. Option A describes negative reinforcement, where the removal of a stimulus increases the likelihood of a behavior occurring again. Option C describes punishment, where the presentation of a stimulus decreases the likelihood of a behavior occurring again. Option D describes negative punishment, where the removal of a stimulus decreases the likelihood of a behavior occurring again.

In Operant Conditioning, Positive Reinforcement Occurs Whenever