Which of the following refers to the removal of bad stimuli as a way of encouraging behavior?
A) punisher
B) nonconditioner
C) negative reinforcement
D) positive reinforcement
E) extinguisher

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Negative reinforcement refers to the removal of aversive stimuli in response to a desired behavior, which increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future. Punishment involves the opposite effect, as it involves introducing an aversive stimuli to decrease the likelihood of a behavior being repeated. Nonconditioner and extinguisher are not terms commonly used in behavioral psychology. Positive reinforcement involves the introduction of a desired stimulus to encourage behavior.

Which of the Following Refers to the Removal of Bad