Jane was ridiculed at school for wearing a particular style of shirt. Now, she no longer wears that style of shirt to school. Being ridiculed is an example of
A)negative reinforcement.
B)positive reinforcement.
C)punishment.
D)modeling.

Question

Jane was ridiculed at school for wearing a particular style of shirt. Now, she no longer wears that style of shirt to school. Being ridiculed is an example of ​
A)negative reinforcement.
B)positive reinforcement.
C)punishment.
D)modeling.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Punishment involves adding or taking away a stimulus to decrease a behavior. In this case, ridicule (a negative stimulus) was added to decrease Jane's behavior of wearing a particular style of shirt.

Jane Was Ridiculed at School for Wearing a Particular Style