In operant conditioning, the term positive means that

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In operant conditioning, positive refers to something being added to a situation. This can be either something pleasant (reinforcement) or something unpleasant (punishment), but in both cases, the behavior is affected by the addition of something to the environment. Therefore, choices A and B are incorrect, as they focus on the outcome of the behavior, rather than the nature of the reinforcement or punishment. Choice D is also incorrect, as it refers to the opposite of positive - negative - which involves the removal of something from the environment.

In Operant Conditioning, the Term Positive Means That