Behaviors followed by favorable consequences become more likely,and behaviors followed by unfavorable consequences become less likely.This principle is called
A) discrimination.
B) intermittent reinforcement.
C) spontaneous recovery.
D) the law of effect.

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The principle described in the statement is known as the "law of effect." This principle states that behaviors that result in rewarding consequences are more likely to be repeated, while behaviors that lead to negative consequences are less likely to be repeated. The other options do not accurately describe this principle.

Behaviors Followed by Favorable Consequences Become More Likely,and Behaviors Followed