Which of the following types of consequences is CORRECTLY matched with an example?
A) Positive reinforcement - Vickie applies lotion to lessen the discomfort of a small burn
B) Negative reinforcement - Ella's parents confiscate her car keys for breaking curfew
C) Positive punishment - Laurel's mother yells at her when Laurel takes $20 from her mom's purse
D) Negative punishment - Maddie receives a bonus for outstanding work performance

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Positive punishment involves adding an aversive stimulus to decrease a behavior. In this case, Laurel's mother yells at her (an aversive stimulus) to decrease the behavior of taking money from her mom's purse.

(Note: A is incorrect because applying lotion to lessen discomfort is an example of negative reinforcement - removing an unpleasant stimulus to increase a behavior. B is incorrect because confiscating Ella's keys is an example of negative punishment - removing a desirable stimulus to decrease a behavior. D is incorrect because receiving a bonus is an example of positive reinforcement - adding a desirable stimulus to increase a behavior.)

Which of the Following Types of Consequences Is CORRECTLY Matched