Which Technique Increases the Frequency of a Behavior Because It

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which technique increases the frequency of a behavior because it removes or reduces an aversive (punishing) event?

• A) positive reinforcement
• B) vicarious conditioning
• C) negative reinforcement
• D) modeling

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