Every time a rat presses a lever, it receives a food pellet. This scenario best illustrates which type of operant conditioning?
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
Positive reinforcement involves adding a desirable stimulus (food pellet) to increase the likelihood of a behavior (lever pressing) occurring again.
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