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Positive reinforcement is a process that strengthens the likelihood of a particular response by adding a stimulus after the behavior is performed. Negative reinforcement also strengthens the likelihood of a particular response. (True or false)

Answer

True

  • What is positive reinforcement? A: Positive reinforcement is a process that strengthens the likelihood of a particular response by adding a stimulus after the behavior is performed.
  • What is negative reinforcement? A: Negative reinforcement is a process that strengthens the likelihood of a particular response by removing a stimulus after the behavior is performed.
  • Does negative reinforcement strengthen the likelihood of a particular response? A: True. Negative reinforcement also strengthens the likelihood of a particular response.