The term that refers to increasing the likelihood that a person will engage in a particular behavior because the behavior has, in the past, been followed by a removal of something the person dislikes, is____________.
A) extinction
B) negative reinforcement
C) positive reinforcement
D) punishment

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Negative reinforcement increases the likelihood of a behavior by removing or avoiding a negative outcome or stimulus when the behavior occurs. This removal is seen as rewarding, encouraging the behavior to happen again in the future.

The Term That Refers to Increasing the Likelihood That a Person