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What is the difference between negative reinforcement and a punishment?

▸ Negative reinforcement decreases behavior through negative consequences, whereas punishment decreases behavior through painful consequences.

▸ Negative reinforcement increases behavior, whereas punishment decreases behavior.

▸ Negative reinforcement involves increasing behavior through negative consequences, whereas punishment involves increasing behavior through positive consequences.

▸ Negative reinforcement and punishment both decrease behavior but accomplish it by different methods.
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Good timing, thanks!
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