Regarding punishment, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Psychologists and pediatricians encourage parents not to rely on punishment as a primary means of discipline.
B)Punishment can involve the presentation of an unpleasant stimulus.
C)Punishment can involve the removal of a reinforcing stimulus.
D)Punishment can be considered the flip side of reinforcement.
E)Negative reinforcement is the technical term for punishment.

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Negative reinforcement and punishment are not the same. Negative reinforcement strengthens a behavior because it stops or removes an unpleasant experience, while punishment aims to reduce or eliminate a behavior.

Regarding Punishment, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE