When the probability that the behavior will occur again is increased by the removal of something the subject doesn't want, it is considered a:

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Negative reinforcement involves the removal of an aversive stimulus following a behavior, which increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again in the future. It is different from punishment, which decreases the likelihood of a behavior, and from positive reinforcement, which involves adding a desirable stimulus to increase a behavior. Discriminative stimuli signal the availability of reinforcement or punishment, but do not directly influence the likelihood of the behavior occurring again by their removal.

When the Probability That the Behavior Will Occur Again Is