Positive reinforcers increase the probability that a behavior will occur when the reinforcers are removed, and negative reinforcers increase the probability that a behavior will occur when they are applied.

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The statement is incorrect. Positive reinforcers increase the probability that a behavior will occur when they are applied, while negative reinforcers increase the probability that a behavior will occur when they are removed or avoided.

Positive Reinforcers Increase the Probability That a Behavior Will Occur