Negative Reinforcement Is Negative in the Sense That

question 20

Multiple Choice

Negative reinforcement is negative in the sense that:

• A)a consequence stimulus is delivered in a negative manner.
• B)it results in the removal of the behavior.
• C)the behavior results in the removal of a negative reinforcer.
• D)the behavior is decreased/weakened.

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Definitions:

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