Positive Reinforcers ________ the Rate of Operant Responding,and Negative Reinforcers

question 85

Multiple Choice

Positive reinforcers ________ the rate of operant responding,and negative reinforcers ________ the rate of operant responding.

• A) decrease;increase
• B) increase;decrease
• C) increase;increase
• D) have no effect on;decrease

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