After working for $15 an hour, Sally's pay was cut to $8 an hour. She stopped working so hard, working much less than her coworkers, who had been earning $8 an hour all along. This is an example of:
A) negative contrast.
B) negative reinforcement.
C) positive punishment.
D) negative punishment.

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Negative contrast occurs when the reduction in rewards (in this case, salary) leads to a decrease in behavior or effort, as seen with Sally working less after her pay was cut.

After Working for $15 an Hour, Sally's Pay Was Cut