Asked by Tonya Shell on Jun 29, 2024
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Which of the following is an example of punishment by removal?
A) receiving harsh criticism for lying to your parents
B) losing telephone privileges for breaking curfew
C) getting stung by a bee when walking barefoot outside and stepping on the bee
D) getting pepper-sprayed for making a lewd comment to a stranger
Punishment by Removal
A behavior modification technique involving the withdrawal of a desirable stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.
Telephone Privileges
A system or policy allowing individuals access to use telephones under specific conditions, often used in contexts like prisons, hospitals, or schools.
Pepper-Sprayed
A form of non-lethal chemical weapon that irritates the eyes to cause tears, pain, and even temporary blindness, often used in policing and self-defense.
- Understand the variance between reinforcing behaviors (positive or negative) and punishing them.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the variance between reinforcing behaviors (positive or negative) and punishing them.
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