Stimuli that increase the frequency of a behaviour when they are removed are called ________.

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Negative reinforcers are stimuli that increase the frequency of a behavior when they are removed. They involve the removal of an unpleasant or aversive stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated in the future. Positive reinforcers, on the other hand, involve the addition of a pleasant or rewarding stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated. Punishers and aversive conditioners, in contrast, decrease the likelihood of a behavior being repeated by adding an unpleasant or aversive stimulus.

Stimuli That Increase the Frequency of a Behaviour When They