Peggy's Use of Foul Language Decreased Because It Was Followed

question 158

Multiple Choice

Peggy's use of foul language decreased because it was followed by the loss of her $5 weekly allowance.Taking away Peggy's allowance served as ________ for her foul language.

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

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Definitions:

Freedom

The authority or freedom to behave, express oneself, or make decisions without being stopped or limited.

Argumentative Dialogue

A conversation or discussion that involves presenting and defending different viewpoints through reasoning.

Assumptions

Beliefs or statements taken for granted without proof, often serving as the foundation for further reasoning or arguments.

Synthesis

Gathering together different ideas into a single, unified vision. For example, the Pythagorean notion of the “harmony of the spheres” synthesizes mathematics, music, physics, and astronomy.