MCAT Question of the Day


  • Q:

    The primary difference between positive punishment and escape reinforcement is:

     

    A

    Positive punishment is the addition of a noxious stimulus while escape reinforcement is the active avoidance of a noxious stimulus.

    B

    Positive punishment is the removal of a noxious stimulus while escape reinforcement is the addition of a noxious stimulus.

    C

    Positive punishment is the addition of a noxious stimulus while escape reinforcement is the removal of a noxious stimulus.

    D

    Positive punishment is the removal of a noxious stimulus while escape reinforcement is the addition of positive stimulus.



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