Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A) Positive reinforcement increases the frequency of responding over time; negative reinforcement decreases it.
B) Both negative and positive reinforcement increases the frequency of responding over time.
C) The withdrawing of a negative reinforcer is called punishment.
D) Negative reinforcement increases response variability.
E) Negative reinforcement and response costs decrease the frequency of responding over time.