Positive and negative reinforcement are similar in that both procedures
A. are used to increase the frequency of a behavior.
B. are used to decrease the frequency of a behavior.
C. take away something for inappropriate behaviors.
D. are ineffective unless backed up with classical conditioning.
A
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