F. Skinner's classic experiments with animals relied on __________.

A) positive reinforcement
B) negative reinforcement
C) positive punishment
D) negative punishment

Positive Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology where the likelihood of a behavior is increased by following it with a pleasurable or rewarding stimulus.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral concept where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus strengthens a particular behavior.

Positive Punishment

A form of behavior modification that adds an unfavorable outcome or event following an undesired behavior, with the intention of decreasing that behavior in the future.