When something desirable is presented upon the occurrence of a behaviour,and as a result that behaviour is strengthened,_____ has happened.

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Positive reinforcement has occurred. This is because a desirable stimulus was presented (something positive) and the occurrence of the behavior was strengthened or increased. Positive punishment (A) involves presenting an aversive stimulus to decrease a behavior, negative reinforcement (B) involves removing an aversive stimulus to strengthen a behavior, and negative punishment (D) involves removing a desirable stimulus to decrease a behavior. None of these apply to the given scenario.

When Something Desirable Is Presented Upon the Occurrence of a Behaviour,and