A behavior occurs and is immediately followed by a consequence that results in the increased likelihood of the behavior occurring in the future.This process is called:
A) reinforcement
B) conditioning
C) a reinforcer
D) operant behavior

Question

A behavior occurs and is immediately followed by a consequence that results in the increased likelihood of the behavior occurring in the future.This process is called:​
A) ​reinforcement
B) ​conditioning
C) ​a reinforcer
D) ​operant behavior

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This process is known as reinforcement, where a consequence increases the likelihood of the behavior occurring in the future. Options B, C, and D are related but do not fully capture the process described in the question.

A Behavior Occurs and Is Immediately Followed by a Consequence