Compare and Contrast Positive Reinforcement, Negative Reinforcement, and Both Forms

question 58

Essay

Compare and contrast positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, and both forms of punishment in terms of the nature of the stimulus, the action taken, and the effect on behavior.

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Definitions:

Manipulated

Altered or controlled in a deliberate way, often used in the context of variables in experimental research.

Variable

An element, feature, or factor that is liable to vary or change.

Continuous Variable

A type of variable that can take an infinite number of values within a given range.

Categorical Variable

A variable that can take on a limited, and usually fixed, number of possible values, grouping individuals into categories.