The process by which a stimulus increases the probability of the behavior that it follows is ____.

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Reinforcement is the process by which a stimulus (either positive or negative) increases the likelihood that the preceding behavior will be repeated. This is a fundamental concept in operant conditioning, a type of learning where behaviors are increased or decreased based on the consequences they produce.

The Process by Which a Stimulus Increases the Probability of the Behavior