Which of the Following Is an Example of Negative Punishment

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of negative punishment?

• A) You clean your room because your mother promised you a chocolate bar if you do.
• B) You clean your room because you can't stand hearing your mother nag at you anymore.
• C) You clean your room because your mother said she's take your PlayStation away if you didn't.
• D) You clean your room because your mother said she'd smack your butt if you didn't.

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Definitions:

Surplus

An excess of production or supply over demand, often resulting in lower prices.

Cutting

The act or process of reducing something in size, amount, or extent.

Prices

The budget anticipated, required, or dealt in exchange for a commodity.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good supplied equals the quantity demanded, achieving market balance.