Removing a child's name from the detention list after late homework was completed is an example of
A) Type I punishment.
B) negative reinforcement.
C) positive reinforcement.
D) spontaneous recovery.

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Negative reinforcement involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus (in this case, being on the detention list) to increase the likelihood of a desired behavior (completing homework on time).

Removing a Child's Name from the Detention List After Late