In operant conditioning, which of the following refers to any consequence that strengthens or increases the future likelihood of a behavior?
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
Reinforcement, whether positive (adding a desirable stimulus) or negative (removing an aversive stimulus), always serves to increase the probability of a behavior recurring.
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