This does not increase the probability of a particular response occurring _________________?
Correct answer: D. punishment
- A. positive reinforcement
- B. negative reinforcement
- C. shaping
- D. punishment
Explanation
Punishment is introduced or applied to reduce the future probability of a response, so it does not increase that response. Positive and negative reinforcement, in contrast, strengthen behavior, while shaping builds it through successive steps.
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