The difference between negative reinforcement and a punishment is that:
a. negative reinforcement decreases behavior through negative consequences, whereas punishment decreases behavior through painful consequences.
b. negative reinforcement increases behavior whereas punishment decreases behavior.
c. negative reinforcement involves increasing behavior through negative consequences, whereas punishment involves increasing behavior through positive consequences.
d. negative reinforcement and punishment both decrease behavior, but accomplish it by different methods.
Answer: b. negative reinforcement increases behavior whereas punishment decreases behavior.
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