_____ in operant conditioning occurs when the frequency of a behavior increases because it is followed by a desirable stimulus.
A)Positive reinforcement
B)Negative reinforcement
C)Positive punishment
D)Negative punishment

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Positive reinforcement is when a behavior is followed by a desirable stimulus, increasing the frequency of that behavior. This is different from negative reinforcement, which involves the removal or avoidance of an aversive stimulus. Positive punishment involves adding an aversive stimulus to decrease the frequency of a behavior, while negative punishment involves removing a desirable stimulus to decrease the frequency of a behavior.

_____ in Operant Conditioning Occurs When the Frequency of a Behavior