The Descriptors "Positive" and "Negative," When Used in Reference to Reinforcers

question 52

Multiple Choice

The descriptors "positive" and "negative," when used in reference to reinforcers, are synonyms for

• A) "add" and "remove."
• B) "conditioned" and "unconditioned."
• C) "increase" and "decrease."
• D) "voluntary" and "involuntary."
• E) "new" and "familiar."

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