You take a psychology course and receive an A for the semester, and then decide that you like psychology and want to be a psychology major. Which principle best explains your attitude?

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Reinforcement is the principle that explains how receiving a positive outcome (an A in the course) can increase the likelihood of a behavior (choosing to major in psychology) being repeated or pursued.

You Take a Psychology Course and Receive an a for the Semester