We all like to feel good about ourselves. Positive reinforcement usually brings about the desired behavior, while punishment often backfires.
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Why is reinforcement generally preferable to punishment in promoting behavior modification?
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Punishment only indicates what not to do, which may lead to other inadequate responses. Reinforcement indicates what to do.
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