Though easily confused,negative reinforcement and punishment are quite different.With negative reinforcement,behavior __________ when the aversive stimulus is ____________,and with punishment,behavior __________ when the aversive stimulus is ____________.

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Negative reinforcement involves an increase in behavior because an aversive stimulus is removed, making it more likely the behavior will occur again to avoid the unpleasant stimulus. Punishment involves a decrease in behavior because an aversive stimulus is introduced or applied, making the behavior less likely to occur in the future.

Though Easily Confused,negative Reinforcement and Punishment Are Quite Different