When Susan Acted Rudely or Misbehaved While Her Parents Were

question 38

Multiple Choice

When Susan acted rudely or misbehaved while her parents were entertaining friends, they usually turned on the television to keep their daughter occupied. Now Susan purposely misbehaves when her parents are entertaining in order to get them to turn on the television. In response, Susan's parents stopped turning on the television when she misbehaved, and as a result her misbehaviour eventually ceased. What is this an example of?

• A) Positive reinforcement
• B) Positive punishment
• C) Extinction
• D) Negative reinforcement
• E) Negative punishment

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Definitions:

Principal

A principal is a person or entity for whom another acts as an agent. In business contexts, it can also refer to the main party to a transaction who has the rights and responsibilities from the agreement.

Subrogation

The legal right for an insurer or third party to pursue a legal right or a claim against a wrongdoer on behalf of the insured party.

Expenditures

The act of spending or disbursing money, often related to business or government transactions.

Substantial Control

Significant influence or decision-making power over the management and operational policies of an entity, typically through ownership, contractual agreements, or other means.