Which One of the Following Is an Example of Negative

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?

• A) When Kevin does his homework, his teacher praises him profusely, to the point that it embarrasses him.
• B) When Kathleen insults another student while waiting in line for lunch, her teacher moves her to the end of the line.
• C) When Lucas complains about a classmate who is picking on him, his teacher allows him to come in from recess on bitterly cold days.
• D) When Priscilla answers a teacher's question incorrectly, Mike teases her unmercifully.

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