Both ____ increase the probability that a response will be repeated.
A) positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement
B) positive reinforcement and punishment
C) negative reinforcement and punishment
D) reinforcement and punishment

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Positive reinforcement involves adding a desirable stimulus to increase the probability of a response being repeated, while negative reinforcement involves removing an aversive stimulus to increase the probability of a response being repeated. Both types of reinforcement increase the likelihood of a response being repeated, whereas punishment (either positive or negative) decreases the likelihood of a response being repeated. Therefore, the correct choice is A) positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement.

Both ____ Increase the Probability That a Response Will Be