Both positive reinforcement and positive punishment involve the presentation of a stimulus when a behavior occurs.

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Positive reinforcement involves presenting a desirable stimulus, such as praise or a reward, after a behavior occurs to increase the likelihood of the behavior occurring again in the future. Positive punishment involves presenting an aversive stimulus, such as a scolding or a punishment, after a behavior occurs to decrease the likelihood of the behavior occurring again in the future. Both involve the presentation of a stimulus after a behavior occurs.

Both Positive Reinforcement and Positive Punishment Involve the Presentation of a Stimulus