AP Psychologyeasymcq1 pt
A parent takes away a teenager's phone to stop swearing. This is
A.negative punishment
B.positive punishment
C.negative reinforcement
D.extinction
Explanation
Core Concept
Removing a pleasant thing (phone) to DECREASE behavior (swearing) — negative punishment by definition.
Correct Answer
Anegative punishment
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