Which One of the Following Accurately Describes the Difference Between

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following accurately describes the difference between negative reinforcement and punishment?

• A)Negative reinforcement increases the frequency of behavior, whereas punishment decreases it.
• B)Both consequences decrease behavior, but punishment is more likely to make students angry and defiant.
• C)Negative reinforcement always decreases the frequency of behavior, whereas punishment often increases it.
• D)Negative reinforcement is essentially the same as punishment, but without the negative connotations that punishment has.

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Definitions:

Signal Detection

A theory that aims to quantify the ability to discern between information-bearing patterns and random patterns that distract from the information.

Absolute Threshold

The absolute threshold refers to the minimum intensity of a stimulus that one can detect 50% of the time.

Difference Threshold

The minimum difference in stimulation needed to detect a change or difference between two stimuli.

Just-noticeable Difference

The smallest change in intensity of a stimulus that can be detected.