Positive reinforcement is to _____ as positive punishment is to _____.

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Positive reinforcement involves adding an appetitive stimulus (something desirable or pleasurable) to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated. Positive punishment involves adding an aversive stimulus (something unpleasant or painful) to decrease the likelihood of a behavior being repeated. Removing an appetitive or aversive stimulus would be considered negative reinforcement or negative punishment.

Positive Reinforcement Is to _____ as Positive Punishment Is to _____

Positive Reinforcement Is to _ as Positive Punishment Is to _