Positive reinforcement_______the rate of responding negative reinforcement________the rate of responding.
Correct answer: C. increases; increases
- A. increases; decreases
- B. decreases; increases
- C. increases; increases
- D. decreases; decreases
Explanation
Both positive and negative reinforcement strengthen behavior and therefore increase its rate. Positive reinforcement adds a pleasant stimulus, whereas negative reinforcement removes an unpleasant one.
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