Positive reinforcement takes place when a stimulus is ________ and thus ________ the probability of a response.
A)removed;decreases
B)presented;increases
C)presented;decreases
D)removed;increases

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Positive reinforcement involves the presentation of a stimulus, such as a reward or praise, which increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated in the future. Therefore, the correct answer is B, presented;increases, as the presentation of the stimulus (reward or praise) increases the likelihood of the response being repeated.

Positive Reinforcement Takes Place When a Stimulus Is ________ and Thus