If an action is negatively reinforced, it is _____ likely to be repeated. If an action is positively reinforced, it is _____ likely to be repeated.
A)less; more
B)more; less
C)less; less
D)more; more

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Negative reinforcement increases the likelihood of a behavior by removing an unpleasant stimulus when the behavior occurs, while positive reinforcement increases the likelihood of a behavior by adding a pleasant stimulus when the behavior occurs. Both types of reinforcement make the behavior more likely to be repeated.

If an Action Is Negatively Reinforced, It Is _____ Likely