The removal of a stimulus following a given behavior in order to increase the frequency of that behavior is called
A)negative reinforcement.
B)positive reinforcement.
C)positive punishment.
D)negative punishment.

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Negative reinforcement involves the removal of an unpleasant or aversive stimulus following a behavior in order to increase the likelihood of that behavior happening again in the future. This is different from positive reinforcement, which involves the addition of a desirable stimulus, and from punishment, which aims to decrease the likelihood of a behavior through either the addition of an aversive stimulus (positive punishment) or the removal of a desirable stimulus (negative punishment).

The Removal of a Stimulus Following a Given Behavior in Order