Negative and positive reinforcement are alike in that they
A)strengthen the behavior they follow.
B)involve the presentation of a beneficial stimulus.
C)involve the removal of an aversive stimulus.
D)extinguish the behavior they follow.
E)are not affected by schedules of reinforcement.

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Both negative and positive reinforcement increase the likelihood that a behavior will be repeated. Negative reinforcement increases behavior by removing an aversive stimulus, while positive reinforcement increases behavior by presenting a reinforcing stimulus.

Negative and Positive Reinforcement Are Alike in That They