​Mark Writes a Behavioral Contract with His Roommate Stating That

question 2

Multiple Choice

​Mark writes a behavioral contract with his roommate stating that Mark will tear up one baseball card from his prized collection each week that his television viewing exceeds the level in the contract.Which contingency in a behavioral contract involves the loss of a reinforcer when an undesirable behavior occurs?

• A) ​positive punishment
• B) ​negative reinforcement
• C) ​positive reinforcement
• D) ​negative punishment

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