An example of negative punishment, according to operant conditioning is__________ .
A)Student gets reprimanded for skipping school; student skips school less often
B)Student does not get to go on field trip due to skipping school; student skips school less often
C)Both A and B
D)None of the above

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Key concepts in operant conditioning are positive and negative reinforcement, and positive and negative punishment. While both C and D have the same outcome (student skips school less often), getting reprimanded is an example of positive punishment, as something unpleasant is presented following the behavior. Not allowing the student to go on the field trip is an example of negative punishment, as it takes away something pleasant following the behavior.

An Example of Negative Punishment, According to Operant Conditioning Is__________