(R-) An aversive is subtracted

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(R-) An aversive is subtracted

Explanation:
Negative reinforcement strengthens a behavior by removing an aversive stimulus once the desired behavior occurs. The R- notation means the aversive is subtracted, so the statement describes removing something unpleasant to make the behavior more likely in the future. For example, if a dog stops pulling on the leash and the tension (the aversive) is released, the pulling behavior is less likely to continue and the desired behavior (not pulling) is reinforced. In contrast, adding a reward would be positive reinforcement, subtracting a reward would be negative punishment, and adding an aversive would be positive punishment.

Negative reinforcement strengthens a behavior by removing an aversive stimulus once the desired behavior occurs. The R- notation means the aversive is subtracted, so the statement describes removing something unpleasant to make the behavior more likely in the future. For example, if a dog stops pulling on the leash and the tension (the aversive) is released, the pulling behavior is less likely to continue and the desired behavior (not pulling) is reinforced. In contrast, adding a reward would be positive reinforcement, subtracting a reward would be negative punishment, and adding an aversive would be positive punishment.

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