Positive reinforcement tends to ________ the probability of a response; negative reinforcement tends to ________ the probability of a response.
A) increase; decrease
B) decrease; decrease
C) decrease; increase
D) increase; increase

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Positive reinforcement increases the probability of a response by adding a desirable stimulus, while negative reinforcement also increases the probability of a response by removing an undesirable stimulus.

Positive Reinforcement Tends to ________ the Probability of a Response;