Which of the Following Scenarios Exemplify Negative Punishment

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios exemplify negative punishment?

• A)Astrid tells her daughter she is grounded for misbehaving and cannot meet her friends for a week.
• B)Carly yells at her husband when he comes home drunk.
• C)Jim makes his middle-schoolers run extra laps when they are unruly in gym class.
• D)Joanie takes several ibuprofen tablets when she has a headache.

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Definitions:

Disclaimer

A statement that denies something, especially responsibility.

Negligent Misrepresentation

A false statement made carelessly that induces another party to enter into a contract, resulting in harm or loss.

Fraudulent Misrepresentation

A false statement made knowingly or recklessly designed to induce another party to enter into a contract.

Scienter

Knowledge of wrongdoing or fraudulent intent, often required to be proven in cases of securities fraud.