“when a response is followed by the presentation of a stimulus, and, as a result, similar responses occur more frequently in the future” best describes which of the following?

The phrase
“when a response is followed by the presentation of a stimulus, and, as a result, similar responses occur more frequently in the future”
best describes positive reinforcement.

Quick Scoop

• A stimulus is presented after the behavior (something is added, not taken away).

• The behavior then happens more often in the future , which is the defining feature of reinforcement.

• Because something is presented (not removed), it is specifically positive reinforcement, not negative reinforcement or punishment.

In short: adding something following a behavior and thereby increasing that behavior = positive reinforcement.

Answer: Positive reinforcement.