Reinforcers, whether they be positive or negative, have the same effect on behavior, which is to:
A. decrease the probability that the behavior will be repeated
B. increase the probability that the behavior will be repeated
C. increase the probability that the behavior will be extinguished
D. decrease the probability that the behavior will be spontaneously recovered
Answer: B
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