You make a comment in your workgroup meetings, and a coworker responds with a sarcastic remark. You no longer speak during your workgroup meetings. This is an example of negative reinforcement.

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This is an example of punishment, not negative reinforcement. Punishment occurs when a behavior leads to a negative consequence, reducing the likelihood of the behavior happening again. In this case, the negative consequence (a sarcastic remark) discourages speaking up in meetings. Negative reinforcement, on the other hand, involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase a behavior.

You Make a Comment in Your Workgroup Meetings, and a Coworker