Negative Reinforcement________ the Rate of Operant Responding,and Punishment________ the Rate

question 22

Multiple Choice

Negative reinforcement________ the rate of operant responding,and punishment________ the rate of operant responding.

• A) increases;decreases
• B) decreases;increases
• C) decreases;decreases
• D) has no effect on;decreases

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