Positive Punishment ____

question 75

Multiple Choice

 Positive punishment ____. 

• A)is the same thing as negative reinforcement
• B)occurs when something unpleasant is added to an organism's environment
• C)occurs when something pleasant is taken away from an organism's environment
• D)is a phase which does not exist, as punishment cannot be positive, only negative

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Definitions:

Physical Punishment

A disciplinary method involving the use of physical force with the intention of causing a person to experience physical pain to correct or control behavior.

Cooperative Breeding

In humans and certain other species, a system involving networks of support in which individuals other than parents contribute resources toward rearing the young.

Childhood Dependency

The period in early human development when children rely on adults for care, support, and guidance.

Authoritative Pattern

This is a parenting style characterized by high responsiveness and high demand, fostering independence while providing guidance.