_____ increases the likelihood that a behavior will occur, whereas _____ decreases that likelihood.
A)Operant conditioning; classical conditioning
B)Higher order conditioning; operant conditioning
C)Positive reinforcement; negative reinforcement
D)Reinforcement; punishment

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Reinforcement is used to increase the likelihood of a behavior occurring by adding a positive stimulus or removing a negative one, while punishment decreases the likelihood of a behavior by adding a negative stimulus or removing a positive one.

_____ Increases the Likelihood That a Behavior Will Occur, Whereas