Which of the following is common to positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement?
A)Instinctive drift
B)Punishment
C)Contingency
D)Spontaneous recovery

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Both positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement involve a contingency, meaning that a specific behavior results in a specific consequence. Positive reinforcement involves adding a desirable stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, while negative reinforcement involves removing an aversive stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated. In both cases, the consequence (either the addition or removal of a stimulus) is contingent on the behavior being exhibited. Instinctive drift, punishment, and spontaneous recovery are not necessarily common to both reinforcement types.

Which of the Following Is Common to Positive Reinforcement and Negative