_____ in Operant Conditioning Refers to the Removal of a Stimulus

question 91

Multiple Choice

_____ in operant conditioning refers to the removal of a stimulus following a given behavior in order to decrease the frequency of that behavior.

• A)Positive reinforcement
• B)Positive punishment
• C)Negative reinforcement
• D)Negative punishment

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Definitions:

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