Reinforcers,whether they be positive or negative,have the same effect on behavior,which is to:
A) decrease the probability that the behavior will be repeated
B) increase the probability that the behavior will be repeated
C) increase the probability that the behavior will be extinguished
D) decrease the probability that the behavior will be spontaneously recovered

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Both positive and negative reinforcers increase the probability that a behavior will be repeated. Positive reinforcers add something desirable after the behavior, while negative reinforcers remove something unpleasant after the behavior. In both cases, the behavior is strengthened and more likely to occur again in the future.

Reinforcers,whether They Be Positive or Negative,have the Same Effect on Behavior,which