__________ is the administration of a pleasant and rewarding consequence following a desired behavior.
A) Avoidance learning
B) Punishment
C) Positive reinforcement
D) Extinction
E) Suspension

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Positive reinforcement involves the administration of a pleasant and rewarding consequence following a desired behavior. This increases the likelihood of the behavior being repeated in the future. Avoidance learning involves the avoidance of a negative consequence, punishment involves the administration of an unpleasant consequence following an undesired behavior, extinction involves the withholding of reinforcement for a previously reinforced behavior, and suspension is not a relevant term in this context.

__________ Is the Administration of a Pleasant and Rewarding Consequence