Practice mode Psychology

What is any process called that increases the likelihood of a particular operant response being repeated?

Correct answer B. Reinforcement

Explanation

In operant conditioning, reinforcement is defined by its effect: it raises the probability that a behaviour will occur again. Punishment, in contrast, lowers that probability.

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