Question

If a behavior is followed by the removal of an unpleasant or unwanted event, the behavior is more likely to occur in the future. We call the removal of the unwanted event a(n)

Answer 1

Answer:

A negative reinforcer is a correct answer to this question.

Explanation:

Negative reinforcer removes the undesirable stimuli that prevent target behavior from occurring while positive reinforcer adds some stimuli that would help the target behavior occur. In comparison, punishment applies to prevent the activity itself from happening.

Negative reinforcement occurs that when someone removes an economic stimulus from the work environment that dramatically increases the likelihood of a particular being of behavior.