Behavior is strengthened by ________ and weakened by ________.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Behavior is strengthened by positive reinforcement, but it is weakened by punishment. Negative reinforcement is a type of reinforcement in which an aversive stimulus is removed after a behavior, and this can also strengthen behavior. However, the question specifically asks about weakening behavior, so negative reinforcement is not the correct answer. Partial reinforcement refers to a schedule of reinforcement in which the behavior is not reinforced every time it occurs, but this is not directly related to the strengthening or weakening of behavior.

Behavior Is Strengthened by ________ and Weakened by ________

Behavior Is Strengthened by and Weakened by