Question

In the context of reinforcement contingencies, which of the following is a difference between positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement?

Select one:

a. Unlike negative reinforcement, positive reinforcement is also referred to as avoidance learning.

b. Positive reinforcement strengthens behavior, whereas negative reinforcement weakens behavior.

c. Unlike positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement withholds an unpleasant consequence when employees perform a specific behavior.

d. Extinction is a type of positive reinforcement, whereas punishment is a type of negative reinforcement.

Answer 1

Ans- c

The reinforcement contingency refers to either positive or negative relationship between reinforce and the response. According to this, the difference between positives reinforcement and the negative reinforcement is that unlike the positive reinforcement, the negative reinforcement withholds unpleasant consequences when employees perform a specific behaviour.

The positive reinforcement encourages the pattern of behaviour with the reward if the behaviour is exhibited. in contrast, the negative reinforcement is uncomfortable or unpleasant taken away in response to a stimulus.