Asked by Laura Berger on Jul 10, 2024

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Clearly differentiate between reinforcement and punishment.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a process in which a behaviour is strengthened or increased by its consequences, such as rewards or punishments.

Punishment

A consequence applied with the intention of reducing or eliminating an undesired behavior.

  • Identify the differences between positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, and punitive measures.
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Claudette M. RodriguezJul 14, 2024
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Skinner's principle of reinforcement holds that organisms tend to repeat those responses that are followed by favourable consequences, or reinforcement. Skinner defined reinforcement as when an event following a response increases an organism's tendency to make that response. Punishment, on the other hand, occurs when an event following a response weakens the tendency to make that response.