Which of the Following Is an Example of Negative Reinforcement

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?

• A) a student is sent to detention for fighting
• B) a student is exempted from a weekly quiz for exemplary homework
• C) a student loses earned free time for playing with lab equipment
• D) a student turns in neater homework when the teacher praises neatness

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Definitions:

Statutory Rape Laws

Regulations that define sexual activity with individuals below a certain age as rape, irrespective of consent, due to their inability to legally consent.

Enforcement

The act of compelling compliance with laws, rules, or regulations, typically through the application of penalties for violations.

Racial/Ethnic Group

A category of people identified based on common ancestry, cultural heritage, physical appearance, or social identification markers.

Sexual Harassment

Unwanted or uninvited verbal or physical behavior of a sexual nature, especially by a person in authority towards a subordinate.