Positive punishment is the introduction of a(n)________ stimulus following a behavior and negative punishment is the withdrawal of a(n)________ stimulus following a behavior.
A) pleasant;pleasant
B) aversive;aversive
C) pleasant;aversive
D) aversive;pleasant

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Positive punishment involves the introduction of an unpleasant or aversive stimulus, while negative punishment involves the removal of a pleasant or desired stimulus. Therefore, Option D correctly identifies positive punishment as aversive and negative punishment as pleasant.

Positive Punishment Is the Introduction of A(n)________ Stimulus Following a Behavior