Any event whose presence increases the likelihood that an ongoing behavior will recur is a(n) ________

a. conditioned stimulus
b. unconditioned stimulus
c. positive reinforcer
d. negative reinforcer

Answer: c

Psychology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What have researchers concluded about the relationship between marital interactions and marital happiness?

A) Happy marriages never have conflicts or disagreements. B) Couples become unhappy when their interactions with each other are primarily negative. C) Love is the most important stabilizing factor in a marital relationship. D) If a marriage is to be happy, the ratio of "nice" to "nasty" interactions must remain at 50:50.

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