When a teenager loses his phone privileges or is "grounded," the parent is using
A)negative reinforcement.
B)response chaining.
C)response cost.
D)positive punishment.

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Response cost is a form of punishment that involves removing a desirable stimulus to decrease a behavior. In this case, taking away phone privileges or grounding a teenager is an example of response cost, as it removes a positive aspect of their environment (access to their phone or freedom) to reduce undesirable behavior.

When a Teenager Loses His Phone Privileges or Is "Grounded