Which type of consequence serves to motivate escape behavior and avoidance behavior?
A) Positive reinforcement
B) Positive punishment
C) Negative reinforcement
D) Negative punishment

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Negative reinforcement motivates escape and avoidance behavior because it involves the removal of an aversive stimulus following a desired behavior, which increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again in the future.

Which Type of Consequence Serves to Motivate Escape Behavior and Avoidance