What is the relationship between negative reinforcement and punishment?
A) Negative reinforcement strengthens a response, while punishment weakens a response.
B) Both tend to strengthen a response.
C) Both tend to weaken a response.
D) Negative reinforcement weakens a response, while punishment strengthens a response.

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Negative reinforcement involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to strengthen a response, while punishment involves applying or removing a stimulus to weaken a response.

What Is the Relationship Between Negative Reinforcement and Punishment