Asked by Neebha Baidya on Sep 30, 2024

What is a procedure called when a response is strengthened by following it with a rewarding stimulus

A)  negative reinforcement
B)  punishment 
C)  primary reinforcement
D)  positive reinforcement

Rewarding Stimulus

A stimulus that increases the likelihood of a particular behavior by providing a positive outcome or pleasure when the behavior is performed.

Positive Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology where a desirable stimulus is presented after a behavior, increasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Response Strengthened

This term describes the process by which a behavior becomes more likely to occur as a result of reinforcement.

  • Grasp the underlying concepts and application of reinforcement and punishment in the context of behavior modification.