Shane's Mother Tells Him That If He Is Not Quiet

question 123

Multiple Choice

Shane's mother tells him that if he is not quiet when she is working, he will not be allowed to play computer games later in the evening. Shane's mother is using ____.

• A) positive reinforcement
• B) negative reinforcement
• C) positive punishment
• D) negative punishment

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Definitions:

Proposition

An expressed opinion or statement, often one put forward for consideration or argument.

Connectives

Words or phrases in grammar or logic that connect statements, clauses, sentences, or words, forming a compound statement.

Clause

A group of words in a sentence that contains a subject and a predicate, either of which can be independent or dependent.

Predicates

The part of a sentence or clause expressing what is said about the subject; in logic, it refers to the attribute that is affirmed or denied of the subject.