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

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Negative reinforcement occurs when a behavior is strengthened by the removal or avoidance of an aversive stimulus. In this case, the increasing frequency of a behavior is a result of the removal of something undesirable.

_____ in Operant Conditioning Occurs When the Frequency of a Behavior