Question

question 12
1 point
\positive reinforcers ____ the rate of operant responding, and negative reinforcers ____ the rate of operant responding.\
a increase; increase
b decrease; increase
c increase; decrease
d have no effect on; decrease

Explanation:

Both positive and negative reinforcers aim to increase the likelihood of a behavior. Positive reinforcers add something pleasant (e.g., a reward), while negative reinforcers remove something unpleasant (e.g., stopping an annoying sound). So both types of reinforcers increase the rate of operant responding.

Answer:

A. increase; increase