Which of the following terms is used to describe the removal of a stimulus?
A) positive
B) negative
C) reinforcement
D) punishment

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The term "negative" is used in operant conditioning to describe the removal of a stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated. This is in contrast to "positive" reinforcement, which involves the addition of a stimulus to increase behavior. "Reinforcement" is a term used more broadly to describe any consequence that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, while "punishment" is a consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Which of the Following Terms Is Used to Describe the Removal