Compared to punishment, reinforcement tends to result in quicker and longer-lasting learning.

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Reinforcement, both positive and negative, strengthens behavior by providing consequences that are likely to encourage the repetition of that behavior, leading to quicker and more durable learning compared to punishment, which might suppress behavior temporarily but does not necessarily lead to long-term learning or behavior change.

Compared to Punishment, Reinforcement Tends to Result in Quicker and Longer-Lasting