Positive-negative punishment and positive reinforcement

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Write a 2- to 4-page paper that defines the following terms in your own words:
1. positive punishment
2. negative punishment
3. positive reinforcement, and
4. negative reinforcement
You should provide references to the text to support your answers, and include at least one real life example to illustrate your understanding of each term listed above. Conclude with a brief discussion of any ethical concerns that may arise when using these different methods to change or modify behavior.

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