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What is the primary purpose of positive reinforcement?

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What is the primary purpose of positive reinforcement?.

  1. A.To punish undesirable behavior
  2. B.To increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated
  3. C.To eliminate unwanted behaviors
  4. D.To distract from negative behavior

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