Presenting an aversive stimulus to eliminate undesired behavior is an example of ________.
A) positive reinforcement
B) negative reinforcement
C) punishment
D) shaping

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Presenting an aversive stimulus (such as scolding or physical punishment) to eliminate undesired behavior is an example of punishment. Positive reinforcement involves adding a pleasant stimulus to increase desired behavior, negative reinforcement involves removing an unpleasant stimulus to increase desired behavior, and shaping involves gradually guiding behavior towards a desired outcome.

Presenting an Aversive Stimulus to Eliminate Undesired Behavior Is an Example