Negative reinforcement
A) decreases the likelihood of a behavior recurring.
B) takes place when a behavior is followed by no consequences at all.
C) is synonymous with punishment.
D) takes place when a behavior is followed by the termination of an unpleasant situation.

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Negative reinforcement is a type of operant conditioning that increases the likelihood of a behavior recurring when it's followed by the termination of an unpleasant situation. It's not synonymous with punishment, which is intended to decrease the likelihood of a behavior recurring. Option B is incorrect because when a behavior is followed by no consequences at all, it's an example of extinction.

Negative Reinforcement