What happens to the rate of response when negative reinforcement is applied, and when punishment is applied?

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Negative reinforcement involves removing an aversive stimulus when a desired behavior is exhibited, which increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future. This increases the rate of response. On the other hand, punishment involves introducing an aversive stimulus when an undesired behavior is exhibited, which decreases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future. This decreases the rate of response. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

What Happens to the Rate of Response When Negative Reinforcement