Positive reinforcement is to ____ as negative reinforcement is to ____.
A) praise; spanking
B) conditioning to increase a behavior; conditioning to decrease a behavior
C) classical; operant
D) addition of something pleasant; removal of something unpleasant

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Positive reinforcement involves adding something pleasant to increase a desired behavior, while negative reinforcement involves removing something unpleasant to increase a behavior. Conversely, positive punishment (not listed as an option) involves adding something unpleasant to decrease a behavior, while negative punishment involves removing something pleasant to decrease a behavior. Therefore, choice D is the best answer.

Positive Reinforcement Is to ____ as Negative Reinforcement Is to ____

Positive Reinforcement Is to as Negative Reinforcement Is to