Positive reinforcement ________ the likelihood that the behavior preceding it will happen again while negative reinforcement ________ the likelihood that the preceding behavior will happen again.
A) decreases; decreases
B) decreases; increases
C) increases; increases
D) increases; decreases

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Positive reinforcement increases the likelihood of a behavior by adding a pleasant stimulus, while negative reinforcement also increases the likelihood of a behavior by removing an unpleasant stimulus.

Positive Reinforcement ________ the Likelihood That the Behavior Preceding It