Which statement concerning negative reinforcement and punishment is most true?
A)They have the same effect on behavior.
B)The first refers to incentives, while the second refers to consequences.
C)They have opposite effects on behavior.
D)They are synonyms-different words for the same concept.

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Negative reinforcement increases the likelihood of a behavior by removing an unpleasant stimulus, while punishment decreases the likelihood of a behavior by introducing an unpleasant stimulus or removing a pleasant one, thus having opposite effects on behavior.

Which Statement Concerning Negative Reinforcement and Punishment Is Most True