Elton's Mother Has Been Nagging and Nagging That He Should

question 150

Multiple Choice

Elton's mother has been nagging and nagging that he should stop fooling around with his guitar and start studying.Finally,in order to stop her nagging,Elton complies and hits the books.This example illustrates _______________.

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

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Antitrust Laws

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Sherman Antitrust Act

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