Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of Punishment

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of punishment

• A) nagging a child until she picks up her toys 
• B) taking away a child's TV privileges for one week for a bad report card 
• C) making a child sit in the corner for 10 minutes for rudeness 
• D) laughing at a classmate when he asks a "dumb question" in class

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Definitions:

Representative Sample

A fraction of a population that reliably reflects the traits of the entire group.

Random Sample

A method of selecting a subset of individuals from a population in which each person has an equal chance of being chosen.

Double-Blind Experiment

An experimental design in which neither the participants nor the experimenters know who is receiving a particular treatment, to prevent bias.

Case Study

A detailed analysis of a person, group, event, or situation over a period of time, used as a research method in psychology and other disciplines.