The "positive" in positive reinforcement and positive punishment means that:

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In positive reinforcement and positive punishment, a stimulus is presented upon the occurrence of the target behaviour. "Positive" in this context means the addition or presentation of a stimulus, not that the target behaviour necessarily increases in frequency. Choice A is partially correct but not comprehensive enough. Choice B describes negative reinforcement, where an unpleasant stimulus is removed to increase the occurrence of a behaviour, while positive punishment involves the presentation of an unpleasant stimulus to decrease the occurrence of a behaviour. Choice D is not accurate as adaptive levels are not explicitly tied to positive reinforcement or positive punishment.

The "Positive" in Positive Reinforcement and Positive Punishment Means That