Positive reinforcers ________ the rate of operant responding,and negative reinforcers ________ the rate of operant responding.
A) decrease;increase
B) increase;decrease
C) increase;increase
D) have no effect on;decrease

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Positive reinforcers increase the rate of operant responding by adding a desirable stimulus after a behavior, while negative reinforcers also increase the rate of operant responding by removing an aversive stimulus after a behavior.

Positive Reinforcers ________ the Rate of Operant Responding,and Negative Reinforcers