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The major difference between negative reinforcement and punishment is:

The major difference between negative reinforcement and punishment is:
A) negative reinforcement is something emotional, whereas punishment is something physical, such as picking up trash or sweeping floors.
B) negative reinforcement decreases behavior a person intended to increase, whereas punishment intentionally decreases behavior.
C) punishment is a behavioral decrease, whereas negative reinforcement is a behavioral increase.
D) negative reinforcement is used to shape behavior, but punishment is rarely used for shaping.

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