How Does Negative Reinforcement Increase the Probability of a Response

question 119

Multiple Choice

How does negative reinforcement increase the probability of a response?

• A)By the presentation of an aversive stimulus.
• B)By the removal of an aversive stimulus.
• C)By the removal of an appetitive stimulus.
• D)By the presentation of an appetitive stimulus.

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