Question

Compare negative reinforcement and positive punishment.

Answer 1

Answer:

Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information:

Negative reinforcement encourages a behavior by removing an unwanted or unpleasant stimulus. Positive punishment discourages a behavior by introducing an unwanted or unpleasant stimulus.

Answer 2

Sample Response:

In both positive and negative reinforcement, the target behavior is encouraged. The method of encouragement is the difference between the two. In positive reinforcement, a pleasant consequence is added as a result of the behavior. In negative reinforcement, an unwanted or unpleasant consequence is removed as a result of the behavior.