Which Scenario Is an Example of Negative Punishment

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which scenario is an example of negative punishment?

• A)Nicole yelled at her boyfriend because he was rude.
• B)Russ disobeyed his parents so he was not allowed to play with his friends.
• C)Shannon gave the rat an electric shock because it wouldn't move to the right side of the cage.
• D)Rodney made fun of a girl on his basketball team because she was not very coordinated.

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Definitions:

Gene Duplication

A process by which a region of DNA containing a gene is copied within an organism's genome, leading to genetic diversity.

Gallflies

A group of insects known for their ability to induce gall formation on plants, where they then live and feed.

Intermediate Gall Sizes

Refers to the medium range of sizes for galls, which are abnormal growths on plants caused by various organisms.

Stabilizing Selection

An evolutionary process that favors the intermediate variants of a trait, leading to a decrease in variation around a certain phenotype, often maintaining the status quo in a population.