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penza

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on: Jun 21, 2018

A general assumption of behavioral research is that any feature of a behavior may be strengthened by reinforcement, so long as reinforcement can be made contingent on that feature.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Negative reinforcement increases the strength of a behavior.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Tabitha_2016

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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

True

Answer to Question 2

True

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