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A negative reinforcer is a stimulus that is __________and, thus __________ the probability of a response.
A) removed; increases
B) removed; decreases
C) presented; increases
D) presented; decreases
Negative Reinforcer
A stimulus whose removal or avoidance following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.
Increases
A process or action that causes something to become larger, more numerous, or more significant.
Decreases
The act or process of becoming smaller or fewer in size, amount, intensity, or degree.
- Differentiate between types of reinforcers (positive, negative) and their effects on behavior.
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Samira RahmanJul 30, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
A negative reinforcer is a stimulus that is removed (or avoided) as a consequence of a behavior, which in turn increases the probability of that behavior occurring again in the future.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between types of reinforcers (positive, negative) and their effects on behavior.