Positive reinforcement _____ responding; negative reinforcement _____ responding.
A)increases; increases
B)decreases; decreases
C)increases; decreases
D)decreases; increases

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Positive reinforcement increase the likelihood of a certain behavior being repeated or continued, while negative reinforcement also increases responding but by removing negative or aversive stimuli from the situation. Therefore, positive reinforcement and responding both increase, while negative reinforcement and responding both decrease.

Positive Reinforcement _____ Responding; Negative Reinforcement _____ Responding

Positive Reinforcement _ Responding; Negative Reinforcement _ Responding