Negative reinforcement _____ the likelihood that a behavior will be repeated, and positive punishment _____ the likelihood that a behavior will be repeated.
A) increases; increases
B) increases; decreases
C) decreases; increases
D) decreases; decreases

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Negative reinforcement involves removing an aversive stimulus in order to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated. Therefore, it increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated. 
Positive punishment involves adding an aversive stimulus in order to decrease the likelihood of a behavior being repeated. Therefore, it decreases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Negative Reinforcement _____ the Likelihood That a Behavior Will Be