Which Statement Is an Example of How Discriminative Stimuli Can

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which statement is an example of how discriminative stimuli can encourage cheating?

• A) A child who makes silly faces during class is reprimanded by the teacher, but his classmates tell him how funny he is.
• B) A teenager is punished for swearing at home but still swears when she is with her friends at school.
• C) A drug user is given a warning for his first offense and jail time if he repeats the offense.
• D) A politician who is exposed for illegally obtaining money one way will then find another way to obtain the money.

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