When a professor is delivering a lecture and some students begin to whisper back and forth,the professor may stop the lecture,remain silent,and stare at the students.The professor's behavior is an example of:
A) deviant behavior
B) role-playing
C) civil inattention
D) negative sanction
E) positive reinforcement

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The professor's behavior is a negative sanction, as it is a disapproval of the students' disruptive behavior and may serve as a punishment to discourage them from continuing to whisper during the lecture.

When a Professor Is Delivering a Lecture and Some Students