Asked by Khrystyna Bratun on Jul 20, 2024
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A child learns to stop fighting with his brother after the fight leads to suspension of the child's video gaming privileges.In this case,the suspension of video gaming privileges is a
A) positive reinforcer.
B) negative reinforcer.
C) positive punishment.
D) negative punishment.
Video Gaming Privileges
Permissions or allowances granted to individuals, often children or teenagers, regarding the amount and conditions under which they may engage in video gaming.
Negative Punishment
A behavioral modification technique where decreasing the occurrence of a behavior is accomplished by removing a desirable stimulus.
Suspension
The state of being temporarily inactive or set aside, or a mixture in which particles are dispersed throughout a fluid without dissolving in it.
- Comprehend the principles of positive and negative reinforcements along with punishments.
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Tanner CereghinoJul 21, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Negative punishment involves the removal of a desirable stimulus (in this case, the video gaming privileges) in order to decrease the likelihood of the behavior happening again (in this case, fighting with his brother).
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the principles of positive and negative reinforcements along with punishments.