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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