Positive and Negative Reinforcers Are Similar in That Both

question 252

Multiple Choice

Positive and negative reinforcers are similar in that both

• A)involve consequences that are aversive
• B)involve presentation of a stimulus following behaviour
• C)are used to strengthen or increase the likelihood of behaviours
• D)are used to weaken or decrease the likelihood of behaviours

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