Strengthening a response by removing something negative is to ________ as a consequence that decreases the frequency of a preceding behavior is to _____.
A) positive reinforcement;positive punishment
B) punishment;positive reinforcement
C) negative reinforcement;punishment
D) primary reinforcement;negative punishment

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Strengthening a response by removing something negative is defined as negative reinforcement, as it involves the removal of an aversive stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated. A consequence that decreases the frequency of a preceding behavior is known as punishment, specifically aiming to reduce or eliminate an unwanted behavior.

Strengthening a Response by Removing Something Negative Is to ________