The _____ states that behavior that results in a positive outcome is likely to be repeated, and the behavior that results in a negative outcome is not likely to be repeated.
A) law of contingent reinforcement
B) progression principle
C) law of effect
D) deficit principle
E) law of immediate reinforcement

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The provided definition specifically describes the "law of effect," which states that behavior that leads to a positive consequence (effect) is likely to be repeated, while behavior that leads to a negative consequence (effect) is less likely to be repeated. The other answer choices are not directly related to this concept.

The _____ States That Behavior That Results in a Positive