Increasing the intensity of positive reinforcement ____ the frequency of behavior; increasing
The intensity of positive punishment ____ the frequency of behavior.
A) increases; increases
B) increases; decreases
C) decreases; increases
D) decreases; decreases

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Increasing the intensity of positive reinforcement increases the frequency of behavior because it provides a desirable outcome for the behavior, encouraging its repetition. Increasing the intensity of positive punishment decreases the frequency of behavior because it introduces an undesirable outcome in response to the behavior, discouraging its repetition.

Increasing the Intensity of Positive Reinforcement ____ the Frequency of Behavior;