When something undesirable has been removed upon the occurrence of a behavior,and as a result that behavior is strengthened,_____ has happened.
A)positive punishment
B)negative reinforcement
C)positive reinforcement
D)negative punishment

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Negative reinforcement occurs when a behavior is strengthened by the removal of something undesirable upon the occurrence of the behavior. This is different from punishment, which would involve adding something aversive to decrease the likelihood of the behavior. Positive reinforcement would involve adding something desirable to strengthen the behavior, and negative punishment would involve removing something desirable to decrease the likelihood of the behavior.

When Something Undesirable Has Been Removed Upon the Occurrence of a Behavior,and