In Distinguishing Between Negative Reinforcers and Punishment, We Note That

question 56

Multiple Choice

In distinguishing between negative reinforcers and punishment, we note that

• A) punishment, but not negative reinforcement, involves use of an aversive stimulus.
• B) in contrast to punishment, negative reinforcement decreases the likelihood of a response by the presentation of an aversive stimulus.
• C) in contrast to punishment, negative reinforcement increases the likelihood of a response by the presentation of an aversive stimulus.
• D) in contrast to punishment, negative reinforcement increases the likelihood of a response by the termination of an aversive stimulus.

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