Which of the Following Is an Example of Negative Reinforcement

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?

• A) A child is spanked by his father.
• B) A teenager is not allowed to drive after receiving a speeding ticket.
• C) A man is fined $500 for violating a work ordinance.
• D) A seat belt makes a buzzing noise,but stops when you put the belt on.

Identify how expectations of suffering and effort affect individual choices and self-justification.

Analyze how dissonance reduction strategies rationalize behaviors and attitudes post-decision.

Explore the relationship between suffering for a cause and the increase in its perceived value.

Examine how cognitive dissonance theory explains discrepancies between attitudes and behaviors.

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Definitions:

Consumer Income

Consumer income is the total earnings of an individual or household from various sources, including employment, investments, and government assistance, available for spending and saving.

Price Floor

A government or group-imposed limit that prevents prices of goods or services from falling below a certain level.

Equilibrium Price

The price in the market where the amount of products offered matches the amount of products people want to buy.

Quantity Supplied

The amount of a good or service that producers are willing and able to sell at a particular price over a specified period.