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Instrumental behavior can be reinforced in which two general ways?

A. Positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement
B. Reward and punishment
C. Compulsion and reward
D. Motivation and pain

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The correct option is A.
Instrumental behavior refers to an action which is performed in order to achieve a goal. Instrumental behavior can be modified by the behaviors consequences.
Positive reinforcement occur when the instrumental behavior is rewarded.

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