Decreasing a behavior involves the use of ______, whereas increasing a behavior involves the use of _________.

a. negative reinforcement; positive reinforcement
b. punishment; reinforcement
c. negative punishment; positive punishment
d. reinforcement; punishment


Ans: b. punishment; reinforcement

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What will be an ideal response?

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