Which consequence increases the probability that a response will be repeated?
A)punishment
B)response cost
C)non-reinforcement
D)negative reinforcement

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Negative reinforcement increases the probability that a response will be repeated because it involves the removal or avoidance of a negative stimulus after the desired behavior is exhibited. This makes it more likely that the behavior will be repeated in the future to avoid the negative stimulus. Punishment and response cost decrease the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, while non-reinforcement does not affect the probability of a response being repeated.

Which Consequence Increases the Probability That a Response Will Be