Positive reinforcement _______ the probability of a behavior occurring, and negative reinforcement _______ the probability of a behavior occurring.
A)decreases; increases
B)increases; decreases
C)increases; increases
D)decreases; decreases

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Positive reinforcement increases the likelihood of a behavior by adding a desirable consequence, while negative reinforcement also increases the likelihood of a behavior by removing an undesirable consequence.

Positive Reinforcement _______ the Probability of a Behavior Occurring, and Negative