Positive reinforcers ________ the rate of operant responding,and negative reinforcers ________ the rate of operant responding.

A) decrease;increase
B) increase;decrease
C) increase;increase
D) have no effect on;decrease

Positive Reinforcers

Stimuli which, when introduced after a behavior, increase the probability of that behavior being repeated.

Negative Reinforcers

Unpleasant stimuli that, when removed after a behavior, increase the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Operant Responding

A type of learning where behavior is controlled by consequences, including rewards and punishments.