When Someone Uses Negative Reinforcement to Change a Behavior the Behavior

question 162

Multiple Choice

When someone uses negative reinforcement to change a behavior the behavior is likely to __________ .

• A)occur less frequently
• B)occur more frequently
• C)occur at the same rate
• D)completely stop

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Definitions:

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Gestational Diabetes

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