Negative reinforcement________ the rate of operant responding,and punishment________ the rate of operant responding.
A) increases;decreases
B) decreases;increases
C) decreases;decreases
D) has no effect on;decreases

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Negative reinforcement involves the removal of an aversive stimulus after a behavior, which increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future. This increases the rate of operant responding. Punishment, on the other hand, involves introducing an aversive stimulus after a behavior, which decreases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future. This decreases the rate of operant responding.

Negative Reinforcement________ the Rate of Operant Responding,and Punishment________ the Rate

Negative Reinforcement the Rate of Operant Responding,and Punishment the Rate