Positive reinforcement _____ the likelihood of a behavior's being repeated. Negative reinforcement _____ the likelihood of a behavior's being repeated.
A)increases; increases
B)increases; decreases
C)decreases; increases
D)decreases; decreases

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Positive reinforcement involves adding something desirable to increase the likelihood of behavior being repeated. Negative reinforcement involves removing something unpleasant to increase the likelihood of behavior being repeated. Therefore, both positive and negative reinforcement increase the likelihood of behavior being repeated.

Positive Reinforcement _____ the Likelihood of a Behavior's Being Repeated