The introduction of a pleasant stimulus is to ________ as the withdrawal of a pleasant stimulus is to ________.

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The introduction of a pleasant stimulus is a form of reinforcement, while the withdrawal of a pleasant stimulus is a form of punishment. Therefore, the correct answer is C) reinforcement; punishment. Choice A is incorrect because both positive and negative reinforcement involve the introduction of a desirable stimulus, whereas the withdrawal of a pleasant stimulus is the opposite of reinforcement. Choice B is incorrect because acquisition refers to the initial learning of a behavior, while extinction refers to the reduction or elimination of a behavior that was previously learned through reinforcement. Choice D is incorrect because primary and secondary reinforcers are different types of stimuli that are used to reinforce behavior, but they do not describe the introduction or withdrawal of stimuli.

The Introduction of a Pleasant Stimulus Is to ________ as the Withdrawal