In operant conditioning,__________ is necessary to create the association between the stimulus and the repetition of a voluntary response.
A)the law of negative effect
B)reinforcement
C)conditional emotional linkages
D)a long time delay

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Reinforcement is necessary in operant conditioning to strengthen the association between the stimulus and the repetition of a voluntary response. Reinforcement can be positive, such as giving a reward, or negative, such as removing an aversive stimulus. Both types of reinforcement increase the likelihood of the behavior being repeated in the future. The other options are not necessary for creating this association. The law of negative effect refers to the tendency to avoid behaviors that lead to negative outcomes, conditional emotional linkages refer to the association between emotions and stimuli, and a long time delay would make it more difficult to establish the association between the stimulus and response.

In Operant Conditioning,__________ Is Necessary to Create the Association Between