Jai touched a light socket and received a shock.Jai received _____ and will probably not touch a light socket again.
A)mild punishment
B)severe punishment
C)negative reinforcement
D)response cost

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Jai received a shock, which would be classified as a severe punishment. The experience was likely unpleasant and aversive, and as a result, Jai will probably avoid touching a light socket again in the future. Mild punishment (option A) may not be enough to deter future behavior, and negative reinforcement (option C) and response cost (option D) are not applicable in this scenario.

Jai Touched a Light Socket and Received a Shock