One Friday, Alexander Left Work 2 Hours Early and Went

question 57

Multiple Choice

One Friday, Alexander left work 2 hours early and went to happy hour with friends.He did not tell anyone he was leaving and did not complete his work for the week.On Monday, Alexander was called into his boss' office and given a reprimand.He will now have to check in with the boss when he arrives and when he leaves.What Alexander experienced is _________.

• A)positive reinforcement
• B)punishment
• C)extinction
• D)negative reinforcement
• E)alternative reinforcement

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