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What is the difference between positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement?

Positive reinforcement rewards good behavior, negative reinforcement punishes bad behavior

Positive reinforcement increases a behavior, negative reinforcement decreases a behavior

Positive reinforcement is used for punishing a behavior, negative reinforcement is used for rewarding a behavior

Positive reinforcement increases a behavior, negative reinforcement rewards good behavior

Positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement both involve increasing a behavior. However, positive reinforcement uses a reward, such as praise or a treat, to encourage a desired behavior while negative reinforcement involves removing an aversive stimulus, such as taking away a chore or task. Option A is incorrect as both positive and negative reinforcement aim to increase desired behaviors, not punish bad behavior. Option B is incorrect as negative reinforcement does not decrease a behavior, but rather increases it by removing an aversive stimulus. Option C is incorrect as positive reinforcement is not used for punishment and negative reinforcement is not used for rewarding behavior.

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