Any consequence of a behavior that INCREASES the likelihood of that behavior being repeated is called
A) punishment.
B) reinforcement.
C) an aversive event.
D) classical conditioning.

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Reinforcement is any consequence of a behavior that increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated. Punishment and aversive events both decrease the likelihood of a behavior being repeated. Classical conditioning involves pairing a neutral stimulus with a stimulus that already elicits a response, resulting in the neutral stimulus eliciting the same response over time.

Any Consequence of a Behavior That INCREASES the Likelihood of That