The "negative" in negative reinforcement and negative punishment means that:
A)the target behavior increases in frequency.
B)a stimulus is removed upon the occurrence of the target behavior.
C)an unpleasant stimulus is presented upon the occurrence of the target behavior.
D)the target behavior decreases in frequency.

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Negative reinforcement and negative punishment both involve the removal of a stimulus, but they differ in their effects on behavior. Negative reinforcement results in an increase in the frequency of a behavior by removing an unpleasant stimulus, while negative punishment decreases the frequency of a behavior by removing a pleasant stimulus.

The "Negative" in Negative Reinforcement and Negative Punishment Means That