Because of Public Concern About Underage Drinking, Some States Now

question 96

Multiple Choice

Because of public concern about underage drinking, some states now revoke driving privileges until age 21 if an underage driver tests positive for alcohol consumption. Other states require underage drunk drivers to engage in community service (e.g., picking up roadside trash) and to take an alcohol awareness/defensive driving course before driving privileges are restored. The states revoking driving privileges are using a(n) _______ contingency, whereas the states using community service and mandatory driving class are using a(n) _______ contingency.

• A) punishment; negative reinforcement
• B) punishment; omission
• C) omission; punishment
• D) omission; negative reinforcement

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