Negative reinforcement can be differentiated from punishment by carefully attending to the role of the "aversive" stimulus. In a negative reinforcement contingency, the aversive stimulus , whereas in a punishment contingency, the aversive stimulus
a. Is presented following the target behavior; is removed following the target behavior.
b. Is removed following the target behavior; is present before the target behavior occurs.
c. Is present prior to the occurrence of the target behavior; is removed following the target behavior.
d. Is present prior to the occurrence of the target behavior; is presented following the target behavior.
D
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