The Difference Between Punishment and Negative Reinforcement Is That

question 198

Multiple Choice

The difference between punishment and negative reinforcement is that

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

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Definitions:

γ-hydroxy-γ-methylbutyric Acid

An organic compound, structurally related to β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB), and is involved in the biosynthesis and metabolism of fatty acids.

δ-hydroxyvaleric Acid

An organic compound that is structurally a hydroxylated form of valeric (pentanoic) acid, where the hydroxyl group is on the δ-carbon.

Compound

A substance made up of two or more different elements chemically bonded together.

Hydrogen-bonded Dimers

Pairs of molecules that are connected by hydrogen bonds, often observed in carboxylic acids and alcohols.