Positive punishment is the introduction of a(n)________ stimulus following a behavior and negative punishment is the withdrawal of a(n)________ stimulus following a behavior.

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Positive punishment involves adding an aversive stimulus following a behavior, while negative punishment involves taking away a pleasant stimulus following a behavior. Therefore, the correct options are where positive punishment is described as aversive and negative punishment is described as pleasant - this is only true for choice D.

Positive Punishment Is the Introduction of A(n)________ Stimulus Following a Behavior