Match the following examples with the contingencies below (not all contingencies will be used).
-positive punishment
A)Ice cube presented contingent on teeth grinding for Velma and Gerri
B)Dr. Yealland removing the shock when the soldier moved his leg
C)The nurses not giving Lucille attention when she came into their office
D)Giving Rod attention when he cried

Question

Match the following examples with the contingencies below (not all contingencies will be used).
-positive punishment 
A)Ice cube presented contingent on teeth grinding for Velma and Gerri 
B)Dr. Yealland removing the shock when the soldier moved his leg 
C)The nurses not giving Lucille attention when she came into their office 
D)Giving Rod attention when he cried

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Positive punishment involves presenting an aversive stimulus following a behavior to decrease the likelihood of that behavior occurring again. In this case, presenting an ice cube contingent on teeth grinding is an example of positive punishment, as it introduces an unpleasant stimulus (ice cube) to reduce the behavior (teeth grinding).

Match the Following Examples with the Contingencies Below (Not All