In what way is positive reinforcement like positive punishment?
A) They both lead to a decrease in future behaviour.
B) They both involve aversive stimuli.
C) They both involve adding something to the situation.
D) They both lead to an increase in future behaviour.

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Positive reinforcement and positive punishment both involve adding something to the situation, whether it's adding a reward to increase a behavior (positive reinforcement) or adding a consequence to decrease a behavior (positive punishment).

In What Way Is Positive Reinforcement Like Positive Punishment