The Internal Revenue Service Threatens Chloe with a Penalty If

question 292

Multiple Choice

The Internal Revenue Service threatens Chloe with a penalty if she fails to pay her back taxes. She pays, and the threat is withdrawn. In the future, she is more prompt in meeting her obligation. This is an example of the use of __________ to control behavior.

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

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Definitions:

Appease

The action of placating or pacifying someone by acceding to their demands.

Ineffective

Lacking the ability or success in producing a desired or intended result.

Loner

An individual who prefers solitude and does not seek out social interactions frequently.

Displace

To move or transfer someone or something from one place to another, often referring to the emotional process of redirecting feelings from the original source towards a substitute target.