Which of the Following Is an Example of Negative Punishment

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of negative punishment?

• A)You fight with your significant other and walk away.
• B)Spanking a child for misbehaving.
• C)Yelling at your spouse for being irresponsible.
• D)Informing an employee that he has been demoted because of a poor job evaluation.

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Definitions:

Social Norms

Social norms are the unwritten rules and expectations that govern behavior within a society, dictating what is considered acceptable or taboo.

Ethnomethodological Research

A sociological method focusing on the ways in which individuals make sense of their world, convey this understanding to others, and produce a shared social order.

Sanctions

Refers to officially imposed penalties or rewards used to encourage compliance with laws, social norms, or regulations.

Conformity

is the act of aligning one's beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors with those of a group or societal norms.