In the Skinner box, the behaviour of rats would __________ in frequency if given food pellets and __________ in frequency if given electric shocks.
A)decrease; increase
B)decrease; decrease
C)increase; decrease
D)increase; increase

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In a Skinner box, positive reinforcement (like giving food pellets) increases the frequency of a behavior, while punishment (like electric shocks) decreases the frequency of a behavior.

In the Skinner Box, the Behaviour of Rats Would __________