In operant conditioning terms, _____ occurs when something unpleasant is removed and the result is an increased response rate.
A. positive reinforcement
B. negative reinforcement
C. positive punishment
D. negative punishment
Answer: B
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).