In the Context of Operant Conditioning, the Removal of a Pleasant

question 34

Multiple Choice

In the context of operant conditioning, the removal of a pleasant stimulus is known as__________. 

• A)positive punishment  
• B)negative reinforcement  
• C)negative punishment  
• D)positive reinforcement

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Definitions:

Validity

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