When good things happen to someone, the probability of repeating the behavior that occurred before the good things increases. This best illustrates
A) Heisenberg's uncertainty principle.
B) the law of effect.
C) generalization.
D) the law of desirable consequences.
E) intermittent reinforcement.

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The law of effect states that behaviors followed by desirable consequences are more likely to be repeated in the future. This is precisely what is described in the scenario presented in the question.

When Good Things Happen to Someone, the Probability of Repeating