In the Theory of Operant Conditioning, What Is the Difference

Multiple Choice

In the theory of operant conditioning, what is the difference between negative reinforcement and punishment?

A) punishment leads to more lasting changes in behavior than negative reinforcement
B) negative reinforcements decrease the likelihood of responses; punishments increase the likelihood of responses when they are removed
C) punishment is an unpleasant consequence that follows an undesired behavior; a negative reinforcement increases the likelihood of a response when it is removed
D) punishment and negative reinforcement are different terms for the same thing