With respect to the four types of contingencies, add is to subtract as _____ is to _____.
A) desire; hate
B) positive; negative
C) negative; positive
D) hate; desire

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In the context of contingencies, "add" refers to a positive contingency where something is added to increase a behavior, while "subtract" refers to a negative contingency where something is removed to decrease a behavior. Thus, "positive" is to "negative" as "add" is to "subtract".

With Respect to the Four Types of Contingencies, Add Is