Which of the following correctly distinguishes negative reinforcement from punishment?
Type: MCQ • Marks: 1
Which of the following correctly distinguishes negative reinforcement from punishment?
Options
A. Negative reinforcement strengthens behaviour by removing an aversive condition; punishment seeks to reduce behaviour
B. Both are identical
C. Negative reinforcement always means criticism
D. Punishment necessarily increases behaviour
Explanation
This distinction is frequently misunderstood. Negative reinforcement increases desired behaviour; punishment is intended to decrease undesirable behaviour.
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