Which of the following is an example of a response cost in action?
A) putting down an umbrella when it stops raining
B) patting your dog when he obeys you
C) taking an aspirin to get rid of a headache
D) a mother speaking sharply to her naughty child
E) being fined for driving too fast

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Response cost refers to the removal of a positive stimulus following a behavior with the intention of decreasing that behavior. Being fined for driving too fast removes money (a positive stimulus) as a consequence of the behavior, aiming to reduce the likelihood of speeding in the future.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Response