Which of the Following Is an Example of Punishment

question 247

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of punishment?

• A)The organization takes away some of your pay cheque to cover the cost of a machine that you carelessly broke.
• B)Your boss doesn't say anything after you have the highest sales of the month.
• C)Your boss stops complaining about your late arrival at work after you arrive early for several weeks.
• D)After signing a contract with an important client,the company announces its appreciation of your work.
• E)The organization takes away some of your pay cheque to cover the cost of a machine that you carelessly broke and your boss stops complaining about your late arrival at work after you arrive early for several weeks.

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Definitions:

Preconventional Level

The first stage in Kohlberg's theory of moral development, where moral reasoning is based primarily on the consequences of actions and on the benefits for oneself.

Moral Development

The growth of an individual's understanding of the principles of right and wrong and the ability to apply these principles.

Preconventional Level

The first level of moral thinking in Kohlberg's theory, where moral reasoning is based primarily on external consequences to the individual.

Subsequent Punishment

is a behavior modification technique where a negative consequence follows an undesirable or unwanted behavior, intended to decrease its future occurrences.