Positive reinforcement ________ the likelihood that the behavior preceding it will happen again while negative reinforcement ________ the likelihood that the preceding behavior will happen again.
A) decreases; also decreases
B) decreases; increases
C) increases; also increases
D) increases; decreases

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Positive reinforcement increases the likelihood of a behavior by adding a desirable outcome following the behavior, while negative reinforcement also increases the likelihood of a behavior by removing an undesirable outcome following the behavior.

Positive Reinforcement ________ the Likelihood That the Behavior Preceding It