Which One of the Following Accurately Describes the Difference Between

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following accurately describes the difference between negative reinforcement and punishment?

• A) Negative reinforcement is essentially the same as punishment, but without the negative connotations that punishment has.
• B) Negative reinforcement increases the frequency of behavior, whereas punishment decreases it.
• C) Negative reinforcement always decreases the frequency of behavior, whereas punishment often increases it.
• D) Both consequences decrease behavior, but punishment is more likely to make students angry and defiant.

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Definitions:

Interest Charged

The cost incurred for borrowing money, typically expressed as a percentage rate over a period of time.

IRS

The Internal Revenue Service, a U.S. federal agency responsible for the collection of taxes and enforcement of tax laws.

3%

An interest rate, tax rate, or other percentage that signifies a portion or rate out of a hundred.

Failure to File Penalty

A penalty imposed by tax authorities on taxpayers who do not file their tax returns by the due date.