'Reinforcement' involves strengthening a tendency to act in a certain way. Such strengthening can be in the form of ____________, whereby past crimes are rewarded.

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Positive reinforcement involves rewarding a behavior with something pleasant or desirable, increasing the likelihood that the behavior will be repeated. If past crimes are rewarded, this serves as a form of positive reinforcement that strengthens the tendency to commit more crimes in the future. Classical conditioning involves the association of a neutral stimulus with a natural response, while operant conditioning involves learning through consequences, including reinforcement (both positive and negative) and punishment.

'Reinforcement' Involves Strengthening a Tendency to Act in a Certain