Question

The term negative reinforcement can best be described as a situation in which:

a. something the learner wants is presented after a response.
b. something the learner wants is taken away after a response.
c. something the learner doesn't want is presented after a response.
d. something the learner doesn't want is taken away after a response.

Answer 1

B. F. Skinner described the term negative reinforcemnet in his theory of operant conditioning.
The term negative reinforcement can best be described as a situation in which something the learner doesn't want is taken away after a response. Correct answer: D
Negative reinforcement increases the frequency of behavior, whereas punishment decreases it.