Any aversive condition that when removed from a situation increases the probability that a given behaviour will occur is a
A)negative reinforcer
B)positive reinforcer
C)reward
D)negative punishment

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Negative reinforcement involves the removal of an aversive stimulus following a behavior, which increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again in the future. It is different from positive reinforcement, which involves adding a pleasant stimulus to encourage behavior, and from punishment, which aims to reduce the occurrence of a behavior.

Any Aversive Condition That When Removed from a Situation Increases