Which one of the following accurately describes the difference between negative reinforcement and punishment?
A) Negative reinforcement is essentially the same as punishment, but without the negative connotations that punishment has.
B) Negative reinforcement increases the frequency of behavior, whereas punishment decreases it.
C) Negative reinforcement always decreases the frequency of behavior, whereas punishment often increases it.
D) Both consequences decrease behavior, but punishment is more likely to make students angry and defiant.

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Negative reinforcement involves removing a negative consequence in response to a behavior, which increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future. Punishment involves introducing a negative consequence in response to a behavior, which decreases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future. Therefore, choice B accurately describes the difference between the two.

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