Positive Reinforcement and Positive Punishment Are Similar in That Both

question 87

Multiple Choice

Positive reinforcement and positive punishment are similar in that both:

• A) produce an increase in the probability of a behavior
• B) produce a decrease in the probability of a behavior
• C) involve the administration of a stimulus
• D) involve the removal of a stimulus

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