Negative reinforcement increases avoidance behavior and anxiety by punishing the person's behavior.

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Negative reinforcement actually increases the likelihood of the behavior being repeated, but it involves removing an aversive stimulus in response to the behavior. This can lead to the person avoiding the aversive stimulus, but it does not necessarily result in increased anxiety. Punishment, on the other hand, involves adding an aversive stimulus to decrease the behavior and can lead to increased anxiety and avoidance behavior.

Negative Reinforcement Increases Avoidance Behavior and Anxiety by Punishing the Person's