Every time John gets in his car and begins to drive without a seatbelt, an annoying red flashing light blinks. John is less likely to drive the car without his seatbelt in the future. This is an example of ______.
A) operant conditioning
B) classical conditioning
C) positive reinforcement
D) extinction

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In this scenario, the flashing light serves as a consequence or a punishment for John's behavior of not wearing a seatbelt while driving. This punishment decreases the likelihood of him repeating the behavior in the future, which is an example of operant conditioning.

Every Time John Gets in His Car and Begins to Drive