Stimuli that increase the frequency of a behavior when they are removed are called ______.

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Negative reinforcers increase the likelihood of a behavior by removing an unpleasant stimulus when the behavior is performed. Positive reinforcers increase the likelihood of the behavior by adding a pleasant stimulus, while punishers decrease the likelihood of the behavior by adding an unpleasant stimulus. Aversive conditioners generally refer to unpleasant stimuli that are used to punish or decrease the likelihood of a behavior, so it is not the correct answer.

Stimuli That Increase the Frequency of a Behavior When They