When giving a lecture, Prof. Carlos notices several students nodding in agreement. Subsequently, his rhetoric becomes more confident and more passionate. In the context of operant conditioning, the students' nodding provides Prof. Carlos with
A. positive reinforcement.
B. a conditioned stimulus.
C. a neutral stimulus.
D. negative reinforcement.
Answer: A
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