Removing an aversive stimulus to increase the frequency of a behavior exemplifies
A)negative reinforcement.
B)positive reinforcement.
C)presentation punishment.
D)removal punishment.

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Negative reinforcement involves the removal of an unpleasant or aversive stimulus to increase the frequency of a behavior. In this case, the behavior is being reinforced by the removal of the aversive stimulus, which is why it is considered negative reinforcement. Positive reinforcement involves the addition of a desirable stimulus to increase the frequency of a behavior. Presentation punishment involves the addition of an aversive stimulus to decrease the frequency of a behavior. Removal punishment involves the removal of a desirable stimulus to decrease the frequency of a behavior.

Removing an Aversive Stimulus to Increase the Frequency of a Behavior