When the frequency or probability of a behaviour is increased as a result of the removal of something following the performance of the behaviour, it is called
A) Positive reinforcement
B) Positive punishment
C) Negative reinforcement
D) Negative punishment

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Negative reinforcement involves the removal of something unpleasant or aversive following a behavior, which increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future. It is important to note that negative reinforcement is different from punishment, which aims to decrease the likelihood of a behavior. Positive reinforcement also increases behavior, but it involves the addition of something desirable, rather than the removal of something aversive. Negative punishment involves the removal of something desirable, which decreases the likelihood of a behavior.

When the Frequency or Probability of a Behaviour Is Increased