Which Statement About the Consequences of Behavior Is True

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the consequences of behavior is True?

• A)Positive reinforcement increases the likelihood of desired behavior, whereas negative reinforcement decreases it.
• B)Positive reinforcement decreases the likelihood of desired behavior, whereas negative reinforcement increases it.
• C)Positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement both increase the likelihood of desired behavior.
• D)Positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement both decrease the likelihood of desired behavior.

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