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