Negative reinforcement:
A) increases the frequency of the behavior.
B) decreases the frequency of the behavior.
C) extinguishes the behavior.
D) helps individuals avoid behaviors.

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Negative reinforcement involves the removal of an aversive stimulus in response to a behavior, which increases the likelihood of the behavior occurring again in the future. Therefore, it increases the frequency of the behavior.

Negative Reinforcement