An instrumental response that produces a favorable consequence

a. will be immediately suppressed.
b. will occur more frequently.
c. will produce a species-typical response.
d. weakens adjacent circuits in the brain.
e. is said to involve the process of punishment.


Answer: b. will occur more frequently.

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