Which of the Following Is an Example of Negative Reinforcement

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?

• A) The audience applauds when Jim finishes his song.
• B) Maurice is spanked for talking back to his parents.
• C) Cathy stops telling lies when her parents spank her.
• D) Lucas throws a temper tantrum when he is told he can't have some candy.
• E) LaVera is no longer grounded since her grades have improved.

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Definitions:

Authoritarian

A leadership or parenting style marked by strict discipline, high demands, and a lack of responsiveness to the needs or opinions of others.

Permissive Parents

Parenting style characterized by low demands with high responsiveness, often leading to children with less self-discipline.

Power-assertive Techniques

Disciplinary methods used by caregivers that rely on the use of authority, demands, and possibly physical coercion to modify behavior.

Aggressive Behavior

Actions that are intended to cause harm or pain to another person, often reflecting a response to perceived threats.