You live on a desert island and there is a hurricane coming. After refusing to ride on the hurricane evacuation boat, being stranded on a desert island is most similar to:
A) negative punishment.
B) response cost.
C) time-out.
D) Both a and c are correct.

Question

You live on a desert island and there is a hurricane coming. After refusing to ride on the hurricane evacuation boat, being  stranded on a desert island is most similar to:
A) negative punishment.
B) response cost.
C) time-out.
D) Both a and c are correct.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Being stranded on a desert island after refusing evacuation is similar to both negative punishment and time-out, as both involve the removal of a positive stimulus (safety or escape from the hurricane) to decrease a behavior (refusal to evacuate).

You Live on a Desert Island and There Is a Hurricane