The Terms "Positive" and "Negative" in Positive and Negative Reinforcement

question 172

Multiple Choice

The terms "positive" and "negative" in positive and negative reinforcement refer to whether

• A) the behavior is productive or destructive.
• B) the behavior increases or decreases.
• C) something is presented or removed.
• D) reinforcement is larger than or smaller than expected.

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Definitions:

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