Which of the following increases the frequency of a behavior because it removes or reduces an aversive (punishing)event?
A)positive reinforcement
B)vicarious conditioning
C)negative reinforcement
D)modeling

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Negative reinforcement increases the frequency of a behavior by removing or reducing an aversive or punishing event. This differs from positive reinforcement, which increases the frequency of a behavior by adding a desirable stimulus. Vicarious conditioning and modeling are not related to the removal of aversive stimuli.

Which of the Following Increases the Frequency of a Behavior