A negative reinforcer is a stimulus that is__________ and thus __________the probability of a response
A) removed; increases
B) removed; decreases
C) presented; increases
D) presented; decreases
Answer: A
Rationale: Negative reinforcement involves the strengthening of a behavior because it removes or diminishes a stimulus. For example, if a child is excused from chores for a week for getting good grades he or she is more likely to get good grades in the future because taking away the chores is reinforcing.
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