Removal of current or future unpleasant consequences to increase the likelihood that someone will repeat a behavior is called _____________.
A) positive reinforcement
B) negative reinforcement
C) punishment
D) extinction
E) classical conditioning

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Negative reinforcement involves the removal of an unpleasant consequence, such as removing a loud noise when a person buckles their seatbelt in the car. This increases the likelihood that the person will repeat the behavior (buckling their seatbelt) in the future. Positive reinforcement involves adding a positive consequence, punishment involves adding an unpleasant consequence, and extinction involves removing a previously rewarding consequence to decrease the likelihood of a behavior being repeated. Classical conditioning involves learning through association between two stimuli.

Removal of Current or Future Unpleasant Consequences to Increase the Likelihood