Some pet owners are using an "invisible fence" to keep their animals from straying. Every time the animal steps over the edge of the property, it gets a mild shock. A social scientist would call the shock
A)a bribe.
B)a reward.
C)a disincentive.
D)a normative incentive.

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The shock serves as a disincentive or deterrent for the animal to not cross the property boundary. It is not a reward or a normative incentive, and while it could be argued that it is a negative consequence, it is specifically designed to discourage certain behavior.

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