Negative punishment _____ the chances that a given behavior will continue, while negative reinforcement _____ the likelihood that the response will persist.
A)decreases; decreases
B)increases; decreases
C)decreases; increases
D)increases; increases

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Negative punishment reduces the likelihood of a behavior by removing a pleasant stimulus, while negative reinforcement increases the likelihood of a behavior by removing an unpleasant stimulus.

Negative Punishment _____ the Chances That a Given Behavior Will