When Marta is scolded by her mother for teasing the cat, she stops doing this particular misbehavior. Thus, for Marta, scolding serves as a
A)punisher.
B)negative reinforcer.
C)response cost.
D)nonreinforcer.

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Scolding acts as a punisher because it is an unpleasant consequence that follows Marta's behavior (teasing the cat), leading to a decrease in that behavior.

When Marta Is Scolded by Her Mother for Teasing the Cat