Which of the Following Scenarios Exemplify Negative Punishment

question 328

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios exemplify negative punishment?

• A) Astrid sends her daughter to her room alone when she misbehaves.
• B) Jim makes his middle-schoolers run extra laps when they are unruly in gym class.
• C) Carly yells at her husband when he comes home 'buzzed.'
• D) Joanie takes several ibuprofen tablets when she has a headache.

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Definitions:

Low Personal Control

A perception or belief that one has little influence or control over the events in their life, often associated with feelings of helplessness.

External Locus of Control

The belief that one's life outcomes are determined by external forces or events beyond their personal control.

Condom

A barrier device commonly used during sexual intercourse to reduce the risk of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Internal Locus of Control

The belief that individuals can control their own fate and the outcomes of their actions.