Positive reinforcement ________ the probability of a behavior over time; negative reinforcement ________ the probability of a behavior over time

a. decreases; also decreases
b. increases; also increases
c. increases; decreases
d. decreases; increases


Answer: b. increases; also increases

Psychology

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a. "I see that the new stimulus differs from the others!" b. "My mind is no longer a tabula rasa!" c. "This experiment is boring!" d. "I know how to learn!"

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a. 1 c. 16 b. 4 d. 32

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