When combined with the term "reinforcement" or "punishment," the word "positive" means
A) something that is appetitive.
B) something that is subtle.
C) something is added or presented.
D) Both a and b are correct.

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In the context of reinforcement and punishment, "positive" means that something is added or presented to the situation to either increase (in the case of reinforcement) or decrease (in the case of punishment) a particular behavior.

When Combined with the Term "Reinforcement" or "Punishment," the Word