Positive reinforcement ________ the likelihood that the behavior preceding it will happen again while negative reinforcement ________ the likelihood that the preceding behavior will happen again
a. decreases; decreases
b. decreases; increases
c. increases; increases
d. increases; decreases
Answer: c
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