When something undesirable has been removed upon the occurrence of a behaviour,and as a result that behaviour is strengthened,_____ has happened.

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Negative reinforcement occurs when an undesirable stimulus is removed after the occurrence of a behaviour, thereby strengthening that behaviour. Positive punishment involves adding an aversive stimulus after a behaviour to decrease the likelihood of that behaviour occurring again. Positive reinforcement involves adding a desirable stimulus after a behaviour to increase the likelihood of that behaviour occurring again. Negative punishment involves removing a desirable stimulus after a behaviour to decrease the likelihood of that behaviour occurring again.

When Something Undesirable Has Been Removed Upon the Occurrence of a Behaviour,and