Positive reinforcement ________ the probability of a behaviour over time; negative reinforcement ________ the probability of a behaviour over time.
A) increases; increases
B) increases; decreases
C) decreases; decreases
D) stabilizes; stabilizes

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Positive reinforcement involves adding a pleasant consequence, which increases the probability of a behavior over time. Negative reinforcement involves removing an unpleasant consequence, which also increases the probability of a behavior over time. Therefore, both increase the probability of behavior.

Positive Reinforcement ________ the Probability of a Behaviour Over Time;