Positive reinforcement results in ________ in the target behavior and negative reinforcement results in ________ in the target behavior.
A) an increase; a decrease
B) an increase; an increase
C) a decrease; a decrease
D) a decrease; an increase

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Positive reinforcement encourages a behavior by offering a reward when the behavior is exhibited, leading to an increase in that behavior. Negative reinforcement also increases a behavior, but it does so by removing an unpleasant stimulus when the behavior is exhibited.

Positive Reinforcement Results in ________ in the Target Behavior and Negative