The following type of response to behavior results in an increased probability of the behavior occurring again.
A)positive reinforcement
B)negative reinforcement
C)extinction
D)Both a and b

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Both positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement increase the probability of the behavior occurring again. Positive reinforcement adds a desirable consequence to the behavior, while negative reinforcement removes an aversive stimulus, both of which strengthen the likelihood of the behavior being repeated. Extinction, on the other hand, involves removing reinforcement altogether and results in a decrease in the behavior.

The Following Type of Response to Behavior Results in an Increased