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What this question is testing
Objective: ABA Basics
Prompt focus: In applied behavior analysis, positive reinforcement is defined as a procedure in which:
Why the correct answer works
A stimulus is added following a behavior, increasing the future frequency of that behavior
Positive reinforcement adds a stimulus after a behavior and increases that behavior's future frequency.
Why the tempting wrong answer fails
The tempting wrong answer usually loses because it skips the key condition, priority, or evidence in the prompt.
Plain-language takeaway
Positive reinforcement involves presenting, or adding, a stimulus immediately after a behavior, which increases the likelihood that the behavior will occur again in the future. The word positive refers to adding a stimulus, and reinforcement always means an increase in behavior.
Simple analogy
Think of aba basics like following a short checklist: identify the clue, confirm the rule, and then make the move that fits this exact scenario.
How to review it before a retake
- Underline the command word and name what the question is asking before rereading the choices.
- Compare the correct answer against the closest distractor and write the exact detail that separates them.
- Retest this objective with a fresh question without looking at the rationale first.