Positive Reinforcement Tends to ________ the Probability of a Response;

question 142

Multiple Choice

Positive reinforcement tends to ________ the probability of a response; negative reinforcement tends to ________ the probability of a response.

• A) increase; decrease
• B) decrease; decrease
• C) decrease; increase
• D) increase; increase

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Definitions:

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