Elton's Mother Has Been Nagging That He Should Practice at the Piano

question 151

Multiple Choice

Elton's mother has been nagging that he should practice at the piano for the upcoming competition. Elton eventually complies to stop her nagging. This example illustrates _______________.

• A) positive punishment
• B) negative punishment
• C) positive reinforcement
• D) negative reinforcement

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