One of Your Fellow Students Is Continually Late to Class

question 90

Multiple Choice

One of your fellow students is continually late to class. The professor has tried numerous verbal warnings and recently took points away from the student's grade. The professor's actions are consistent with which of the following reinforcement techniques?

• A) Negative reinforcement
• B) Punishment
• C) Positive reinforcement
• D) Avoidance learning
• E) Rewards enhancement

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