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title: Reinforcement and Punishment
description: Behaviorism vocabulary can be complex and challenging, especially when words have different meanings in common usage and therapeutic situations. Therapists often use words differently than others, which can cause some confusion.
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# [Reinforcement and Punishment](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/business-of-practice-blog/reinforcement-and-punishment)

 Written by [Amanda Beltrani](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/business-of-practice-blog/author/amanda-beltrani) | Jul 21, 2023 4:11:49 PM

Behaviorism vocabulary can be complex and challenging, especially when words have different meanings in common usage and therapeutic situations. [Therapists](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/business-of-practice-blog/what-is-a-behavioral-health-therapist) often use words differently than others, which can cause some confusion. 

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