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Which statement accurately describes how the processes of punishment and reinforcement differ?

A. There is positive and negative reinforcement, but only negative punishment.
B. Punishment decreases behavior and reinforcement increases a response.
C. Punishment teaches what behaviors to avoid as well as alternative responses.
D. Reinforcers, but not punishments, must be specific and immediate to be effective.



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Final answer:

Reinforcement increases behavior likelihood, punishment decreases it.


Explanation:

Reinforcement, either positive or negative, works by increasing the likelihood of a behavior. Punishment, on the other hand, refers to any event that weakens or reduces the likelihood of a behavior.

Positive reinforcement involves presenting something favorable after a response, while negative reinforcement involves removing something unpleasant. Positive punishment introduces an undesirable stimulus to reduce behavior, and negative punishment removes a pleasant stimulus for the same purpose.


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