The Main Difference Between Reinforcement and Punishment Is That Punishment

question 73

Multiple Choice

The main difference between reinforcement and punishment is that punishment:

• A)involves adding a consequence,while reinforcement involves removing a consequence.
• B)involves removing a consequence,while reinforcement involves adding a consequence.
• C)increases a behavior,while reinforcement decreases a behavior.
• D)decreases a behavior,while reinforcement increases a behavior.

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Definitions:

Interpretation

The act of explaining or giving meaning to information, events, or behaviors based on one's perspective or understanding.

Free Association

A psychoanalytic technique in which the patient is invited to share any thoughts, feelings, or images that come to mind, without censorship or filtering, to uncover unconscious thoughts and feelings.

Resistance

The act of opposing or struggling against something, which can be manifest in various forms, including psychological and physical resistance.

Defense Maneuver

Psychological strategies employed by individuals to protect themselves from perceived threats or to manage stress and anxiety, often unconsciously.