The introduction of a pleasant stimulus is to ________ as the withdrawal of a pleasant stimulus is to ________.
A) positive reinforcer;negative reinforcer
B) immediate reinforcer;delayed reinforcer
C) reinforcement;punishment
D) primary reinforcer;secondary reinforcer

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The introduction of a pleasant stimulus (such as giving a treat to a dog for sitting) is an example of reinforcement, while the withdrawal of a pleasant stimulus (such as taking away a toy from a child for misbehaving) is an example of punishment. Therefore, choice C is correct. Choices A and D are incorrect because they do not differentiate between the introduction/withdrawal of stimuli, and choice B is incorrect because it refers to the timing of reinforcement rather than the type of stimulus.

The Introduction of a Pleasant Stimulus Is to ________ as the Withdrawal