Which of the Following Is an Example of Vicarious Punishment

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of vicarious punishment?

• A) Belinda saw Mavis receive a hug for cleaning his room. She is careful to clean her room because she saw Mavis get a reward for doing it.
• B) Jeong observes his sister Bronwyn getting spanked for spitting out her carrots. Because he does not like getting spanked, he chews and swallows the carrots even though he hates them.
• C) Job wants to avoid being fired, so he follows the shop rules and does not smoke in the bathroom.
• D) Laurie wants to receive a smiley sticker and she knows from reading the rulebook that she will receive one if she behaves herself.

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Definitions:

Probability

The degree to which something is probable; the extent to which an event is likely to happen.

Event A

A specific occurrence or happening, often denoted in probability and statistics as a measurable outcome.

Mutually Exclusive

A condition in which the occurrence of one event or situation precludes the occurrence of another.

Compatible Events

Events in probability theory that can occur at the same time.