Positive and negative reinforcement are similar in that both procedures
A) are used to increase the frequency of a behavior.
B) are used to decrease the frequency of a behavior.
C) take away something for inappropriate behaviors.
D) are ineffective unless backed up with classical conditioning.

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Both positive and negative reinforcement are used to increase the frequency of a behavior. Positive reinforcement involves adding a desirable stimulus to increase the frequency of a behavior, while negative reinforcement involves removing an aversive stimulus to increase the frequency of a behavior.

Positive and Negative Reinforcement Are Similar in That Both Procedures