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in operant conditioning, a consequence of a behavior that increases the probability that the behavior will occur again.
the addition of a stimulus after a behavior that increases the frequency of the behavior.
the removal of a stimulus after a behavior that increases the frequency of the behavior.
in operant conditioning, a consequence of a behavior that decreases the probability that the behavior will occur again.
the addition of a stimulus after a behavior that decreases the frequency of the behavior.
the removal of a stimulus after a behavior that decreases the frequency of the behavior.
positive reinforcement
reinforcement
punishment
negative punishment
positive punishment
negative reinforcement

Explanation:

1. Reinforcement is defined as any consequence that increases the likelihood of a behavior recurring, while punishment decreases that likelihood. "Positive" refers to adding a stimulus, and "negative" refers to removing a stimulus.
2. Match each definition to the corresponding term based on these core operant conditioning principles:

• The broad category for behavior-increasing consequences is Reinforcement.
• Adding a stimulus to increase behavior is Positive reinforcement.
• Removing a stimulus to increase behavior is Negative reinforcement.
• The broad category for behavior-decreasing consequences is Punishment.
• Adding a stimulus to decrease behavior is Positive punishment.
• Removing a stimulus to decrease behavior is Negative punishment.

Answer:

• Reinforcement: In operant conditioning, a consequence of a behavior that increases the probability that the behavior will occur again.
• Positive reinforcement: The addition of a stimulus after a behavior that increases the frequency of the behavior.
• Negative reinforcement: The removal of a stimulus after a behavior that increases the frequency of the behavior.
• Punishment: In operant conditioning, a consequence of a behavior that decreases the probability that the behavior will occur again.
• Positive punishment: The addition of a stimulus after a behavior that decreases the frequency of the behavior.
• Negative punishment: The removal of a stimulus after a behavior that decreases the frequency of the behavior.