The removal of a stimulus following the behavior that influences the future probability of the behavior is a process that is either ____________ or ____________.
A) positive punishment ;positive reinforcement
B) negative punishment ;negative reinforcement
C) positive reinforcement ;negative punishment
D) negative reinforcement ;positive punishment

Question

The removal of a stimulus following the behavior that influences the future probability of the behavior is a process that is either ____________ or ____________.​
A) ​positive punishment ;positive reinforcement
B) ​negative punishment ;negative reinforcement
C) ​positive reinforcement ;negative punishment
D) ​negative reinforcement ;positive punishment

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The process described in the question is referred to as negative reinforcement or negative punishment, depending on whether the removal of the stimulus increases or decreases the probability of the behavior occurring in the future. Positive reinforcement and positive punishment both involve the addition of a stimulus to influence behavior.

The Removal of a Stimulus Following the Behavior That Influences