Karen cries while saying to her boyfriend, "John, I don't feel as though you love me." John gives Karen a big hug saying, "That's not true, dear, I love you very much." If John's hug is a reinforcer, Karen is _______ likely to cry the next time she feels insecure about her relationship. More specifically, this is an example of ________ reinforcement of Karen's crying behavior.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Ans: More; positive.
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