WEEK 3 LESSON 7: POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE REINFORCEMENT Flashcards

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What is positive reinforcement?

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Positive reinforcement involves adding a pleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior occurring.

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What is negative reinforcement?

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Negative reinforcement involves removing an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior occurring.

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How does negative reinforcement differ from punishment?

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Negative reinforcement strengthens behavior by removing discomfort, whereas punishment weakens behavior by adding or removing a stimulus.

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