Consider the influence of consequences on behavior. Which alternative CORRECTLY describes the consequences that increase the frequency of behavior, and decrease it on the other?

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Both positive reinforcement, which involves adding a desirable stimulus to increase the frequency of behavior, and negative reinforcement, which involves removing an aversive stimulus to increase the frequency of behavior, increase the likelihood of behavior being repeated. Punishment, which involves adding an aversive stimulus or removing a desirable stimulus to decrease the frequency of behavior, will decrease the likelihood of behavior being repeated. Therefore, option A is the correct answer that describes the influence of consequences on behavior.

Consider the Influence of Consequences on Behavior