Mr. Cutlip places Kevin in time-out for hitting Paul. If Kevin's aggression subsequently decreases, then time-out can be viewed as:

A) reinforcement
B) shaping
C) punishment
D) negative reinforcement

Time-out

A disciplinary strategy that involves temporarily isolating or removing an individual from a situation or activity as a consequence of undesirable behavior.

Aggression

Behavior aimed at causing harm or pain, whether physically or psychologically, to others.

Punishment

A consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated in the future.