The Difference Between Punishment and Negative Reinforcement Is That

question 104

Multiple Choice

The difference between punishment and negative reinforcement is that

• A) punishment strengthens undesirable behaviours, and negative reinforcement weakens undesirable behaviours.
• B) punishment weakens undesirable behaviours, while negative reinforcement weakens desirable behaviours.
• C) punishment weakens behaviour, while negative reinforcement strengthens behaviour.
• D) there is no difference between punishment and negative reinforcement in their effects on behaviour.

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