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:

Temporal Lobe

One of the four major lobes of the brain, involved in processing auditory information and is associated with memory, speech, and emotion.

Parietal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex involved in processing sensory information regarding the location of parts of the body as well as interpreting visual information and processing language and mathematics.

Occipital Lobe

The region of the brain located at the back of the head, responsible for visual processing.

Arbor Vitae

The branching, tree-like structure of white matter in the cerebellum, which helps in coordinating movement and maintaining balance.