Which of the following statements about positive reinforcement is accurate?
A)It is used in negative reinforcement.
B)It weakens behaviours that it follows.
C)It strengthens behaviours that it follows.
D)It strengthens behaviours that lead to its removal.

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Positive reinforcement involves adding a desirable stimulus after a behavior which increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future. Therefore, it strengthens behaviors that it follows. Option A is incorrect as positive reinforcement is distinct from negative reinforcement, which involves removing an aversive stimulus after a behavior. Option B is incorrect as positive reinforcement strengthens behaviors rather than weakening them. Option D is incorrect as the removal of positive reinforcement typically results in a decrease in the behavior it reinforced.

Which of the Following Statements About Positive Reinforcement Is Accurate