The essential difference between negative reinforcement and punishment is that
A. negative reinforcement decreases misbehavior rather quickly.
B. punishment decreases the behavior while negative reinforcement increases it.
C. punishment is more effective in bringing about a positive change in behavior.
D. punishment is presented after, and reinforcement before, the behavior has occurred.
Answer:B
The essential difference between negative reinforcement and punishment is that
A. negative reinforcement decreases misbehavior rather quickly. B. punishment decreases the behavior while negative reinforcement increases it. C. punishment is more effective in bringing about a positive change in behavior. D. punishment is presented after, and reinforcement before, the behavior has occurred.
Explanation: B) The essential difference between negative reinforcers and punishment is that punishment decreases behavior while negative reinforcement increases it (by removing an aversive stimulus). Negative reinforcement is a reinforcing, not punishing, condition.