Taking away or removing a stimulus that strengthens or increases a response is called _____.

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Negative reinforcement involves removing a stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated. This is different from punishment, which involves adding an unpleasant stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behavior being repeated. Therefore, options A and B are incorrect. Option D is also incorrect as positive reinforcement involves adding a stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Taking Away or Removing a Stimulus That Strengthens or Increases