Negative reinforcement and punishment are similar in that they both
A)strengthen a response.
B)weaken a response.
C)involve aversive stimuli.
D)have unpredictable effects on behavior.

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Both negative reinforcement and punishment involve the application of aversive stimuli. However, negative reinforcement strengthens a response by removing an aversive stimulus when the desired behavior is exhibited, while punishment weakens a response by adding an aversive stimulus when the undesired behavior is exhibited. Therefore, option A and D are incorrect, and option B is only applicable to punishment, not negative reinforcement.

Negative Reinforcement and Punishment Are Similar in That They Both