Janna's behavior is more strongly influenced by the momentary thrill of unprotected sex than by the prospect of an unwanted pregnancy or sexually transmitted infection.This best illustrates the impact of
A) classical conditioning.
B) immediate reinforcement.
C) a fixed-interval schedule.
D) spontaneous recovery.

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The momentary thrill of unprotected sex is an example of immediate reinforcement, which is a type of operant conditioning where behavior is strengthened by the immediate consequence it produces. In this case, the behavior of having unprotected sex is reinforced by the pleasure or thrill it provides in the moment, even though there may be potential negative consequences such as unwanted pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections.

Janna's Behavior Is More Strongly Influenced by the Momentary Thrill