You may be inadvertently reinforcing undesirable behavior by telling someone off because ________.
A) scolding is positively punishing
B) by scolding the recipient you are paying attention to that person
C) the recipient never takes anything seriously
D) scolding is negatively punishing

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By scolding someone, you are giving them attention, which can reinforce their behavior (even if it is negative attention). This is known as positive punishment.

You May Be Inadvertently Reinforcing Undesirable Behavior by Telling Someone