title: Comparing positive and negative reinforcement: A fantasy experiment.
abstract: We propose quantitative experimental approaches to the question of whether positive and negative reinforcement are functionally different, and discuss scientific and ethical concerns that would arise if these approaches were pursued.
authors.affiliation: University of New Hampshire and University of Massachusetts, Lowell.
authors.forename: John A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Nevin
authors.affiliation: University of New Hampshire and University of Massachusetts, Lowell.
authors.forename: Charlotte
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Mandell
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003216:Conditioning, Operant; D011589:Psychology, Experimental / Q000379:methods; D051381:Rats; D012055:Reinforcement Schedule; D012054:Reinforcement, Psychology
keywords: consequences of aversive stimulation; preference; resistance to change