Any consequence of a behavior that INCREASES the likelihood of that behavior being repeated is called

A. reinforcement.
B. classical conditioning.
C. punishment.
D. an aversive event.


Answer: A

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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a. vaginoplasty b. hymenplasty c. labiaplasty d. episiotomy

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