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What is the primary difference between positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement?

Positive reinforcement increases behavior by adding a stimulus, while negative reinforcement increases behavior by removing a stimulus

Positive reinforcement increases behavior, while negative reinforcement decreases behavior

Positive reinforcement uses rewards, while negative reinforcement uses punishment

There is no difference; they are the same concept

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A. Positive reinforcement increases behavior by adding a stimulus, while negative reinforcement increases behavior by removing a stimulus

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A. Positive reinforcement increases behavior by adding a stimulus, while negative reinforcement increases behavior by removing a stimulus

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Correct! Both types of reinforcement increase behavior, but positive reinforcement adds a stimulus while negative reinforcement removes an aversive stimulus.

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