According to behaviourism, something that, when removed from the situation by a certain response, increases the probability of occurrence of the same behaviour has been termed as -

Correct option is B

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• In behaviorist psychology, particularly in operant conditioning, reinforcement refers to anything that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

• Negative Reinforcer: Definition: A stimulus that, when removed after a response, increases the probability of that response occurring again.It's called "negative" not because it's bad, but because it involves removal of an aversive stimulus.

• Example:

A student studies to avoid being scolded by the teacher.

The removal of scolding increases the likelihood that the student will study again — this is negative reinforcement.

• Positive Reinforcer: Adds a pleasant stimulus (e.g., giving a treat).

• Reward: General term, not technically precise in behaviorist terms.

• Punishment: Decreases the probability of a behavior, opposite of reinforcement.

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