What Is the Difference Between Punishment and Negative Reinforcement

question 143

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between punishment and negative reinforcement

• A) Punishment weakens undesirable behaviours, while negative reinforcement weakens desirable behaviours. 
• B) Punishment strengthens undesirable behaviours, and negative reinforcement weakens undesirable 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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