What is positive reinforcement?

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AThe addition of a stimulus following a behavior that decreases the future probability of that behavior
BThe removal of an aversive stimulus following a behavior that increases the future probability of that behavior
CThe addition of a stimulus following a behavior that increases the future probability of that behavior
DThe removal of a stimulus following a behavior that decreases the future probability of that behavior

✓ Correct answer: C. The addition of a stimulus following a behavior that increases the future probability of that behavior Positive reinforcement occurs when the addition (positive) of a stimulus following a behavior increases the future probability of that behavior. The key elements are adding something and increasing behavior.

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