The preschool teachers have started reducing the amount of time children must spend cleaning the classroom when the class has behaved well the entire day.The teachers have started using which of the following as a way to increase the likelihood that children will behave well?
A)positive reinforcement
B)negative reinforcement
C)positive punishment
D)negative punishment

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Negative reinforcement involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus (in this case, the task of cleaning) to increase the likelihood of a desired behavior (in this case, good behavior). By reducing the cleaning time as a reward for good behavior, the teachers are using negative reinforcement.

The Preschool Teachers Have Started Reducing the Amount of Time