A substance that is a positive reinforcer
A) increases behavior by adding a positive reward.
B) decreases a behavior by adding a positive reward.
C) increases behavior by taking away something bad.
D) decreases behavior by taking away something bad.
E) is equally as powerful as a negative reinforcer.

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A substance that is a positive reinforcer increases behavior by adding a positive reward. Positive reinforcement strengthens behavior by presenting a desired stimulus after the behavior occurs, making the behavior more likely to happen again in the future.

A Substance That Is a Positive Reinforcer