What is the distinction between negative reinforcement and punishment?
A) Negative reinforcement seeks to increase the frequency of a behavior, and punishment seeks to decrease the frequency of a behavior.
B) Negative reinforcement seeks to decrease the frequency of a behavior, and punishment seeks to increase the frequency of a behavior.
C) Negative reinforcement uses biologically rewarding stimuli, and punishment uses biologically aversive stimuli.
D) none of these; there is no distinction between negative reinforcement and punishment.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q25: Which of the following is true with
Q26: A potential reinforcer that becomes pleasant to
Q27: Which of the following is an example
Q28: Which of the following decreases the likelihood
Q29: Removing a stimulus or condition to increase
Q31: What did B. F. Skinner conclude about
Q32: A Skinner box is a _.
A) device
Q33: I want to teach a dolphin to
Q34: Psychologists have used operant conditioning to help
Q35: How is applied behavioral analysis (ABA) used
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents