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What Is the Major Difference Between Classical and Positivist Theories

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What is the major difference between classical and positivist theories of crime?


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Negative Reinforcement

A conditioning process where a negative (aversive) stimulus is removed after a particular behavior is exhibited, increasing the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process in which a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus and acquires the capacity to elicit a similar response.

Operant

A term related to operant conditioning, a method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior.

Establishing

The process of founding or creating something firmly, such as rules, principles, or relationships, in a definitive manner.

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