How Do Negative Reinforcers Differ from Punishments

question 70

Multiple Choice

How do negative reinforcers differ from punishments?

• A) Negative reinforcers increase the frequency of behaviour when they are removed.
• B) Punishments increase the frequency of behaviour when they are removed.
• C) Negative reinforcers decrease the frequency of behaviour when they are removed.
• D) Punishments decrease the frequency of behaviour when they are removed.

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Definitions:

Increases

This term refers to a situation where a quantity or quality of something goes up or becomes more.

Constant-Cost Industry

An industry where the costs of production do not change as the overall level of production increases or decreases.

Long-Run Supply

The total amount of a good or service that is available in the market over a long term, taking into account adjustments in production and entry or exit of firms.

Decreasing-Cost Industry

An industry where increased production leads to lower costs per unit, typically due to economies of scale or technological improvements.