"Negative Reinforcement" Is the Answer to Which Question

question 126

Multiple Choice

"Negative reinforcement" is the answer to which question?

• A) What is the process through which behavior is strengthened when followed by a pleasant stimulus?
• B) What is the process through which behavior is weakened when followed by an aversive stimulus?
• C) What is the process through which behavior is strengthened when followed by removal of an aversive stimulus?
• D) What is the process through which behavior is weakened when followed by removal of a pleasant stimulus?

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