Which of the following behavioural terms is used to describe something that will increase the likelihood of a behaviour?
A) positive
B) negative
C) reinforcement
D) punishment

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Reinforcement is a behavioural term used to describe something that will increase the likelihood of a behaviour. Positive reinforcement refers to adding a desirable stimulus after the behaviour, while negative reinforcement involves removing an unpleasant stimulus after the behaviour.  Punishment, on the other hand, refers to adding an unpleasant stimulus after the behaviour in order to reduce the likelihood of it happening again.

Which of the Following Behavioural Terms Is Used to Describe