When the removal of an event increases the likelihood of a prior response,_______ has occurred.
A)positive reinforcement
B)negative reinforcement
C)positive punishment
D)negative punishment

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The described scenario is an example of negative reinforcement, as the removal of the event (in this case, the removal of something aversive) increases the likelihood of a prior response. Positive reinforcement increases the likelihood of a desired behavior by adding something desirable, while positive punishment decreases the likelihood of an undesired behavior by adding something aversive. Negative punishment decreases the likelihood of an undesired behavior by removing something desirable.

When the Removal of an Event Increases the Likelihood of a Prior