Question

choose the correct answer. which of the following is best described as removing or avoiding unpleasant stimuli to encourage desired behavior? negative reinforcement positive reinforcement successive approximation shaping behavior

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Negative reinforcement: Involves removing or avoiding unpleasant stimuli to increase the likelihood of a desired behavior (matches the description).
• Positive reinforcement: Adds pleasant stimuli to encourage behavior (not matching).
• Successive approximation: Uses small steps to shape behavior (not matching).
• Shaping behavior: Guides behavior through reinforcement of approximations (not matching).

Answer:

A. negative reinforcement