What are the differences between negative reinforcement, punishment, and extinction?

What will be an ideal response?


Negative reinforcement increases the frequency of a behavior (by taking away something aversive). Punishment and extinction both decrease the frequency of behavior: Punishment, through application of something aversive; extinction, through lack of reinforcement.

Psychology

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What will be an ideal response?

Psychology