Positive reinforcement ____ the likelihood that the preceding behavior will be repeated.Negative reinforcement ____ the likelihood that the preceding behavior will be repeated.
A) increases; increases
B) increases; decreases
C) decreases; increases
D) decreases; decreases

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Positive reinforcement involves adding a desirable stimulus to increase the likelihood that a behavior will be repeated. Negative reinforcement involves removing an aversive stimulus to increase the likelihood that a behavior will be repeated. Therefore, both increase the likelihood of the preceding behavior being repeated.

Positive Reinforcement ____ the Likelihood That the Preceding Behavior Will