Compare and Contrast Positive and Negative Reinforcement and Positive and Negative

question 6

Essay

Compare and contrast positive and negative reinforcement and positive and negative punishment.

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Definitions:

Compulsive Behavior

Behavior patterns that are repeated to reduce anxiety or distress but are not connected in a realistic way with what they are designed to neutralize.

Cognitive-Behavioral Theorists

Experts in a psychological field that melds cognitive and behavioral approaches to understand and treat psychological disorders.

Compulsions

Actions or thoughts that a person compulsively repeats due to obsessions or strict guidelines.

Obsessions

Recurrent and persistent thoughts, impulses, or images that are intrusive and cause significant anxiety or distress.