Positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement differ in that:
A)Only positive reinforcement results in a subsequent increase in the response
B)Only negative reinforcement can be combined with observational learning
C)Only positive reinforcement is involved in instrumental learning
D)Only negative reinforcement removes an aversive stimulus

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Negative reinforcement involves the removal of an aversive stimulus, which can increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated in the future. Positive reinforcement involves the addition of a rewarding stimulus, which can also increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, but it does not necessarily remove an aversive stimulus.

Positive Reinforcement and Negative Reinforcement Differ in That