Tammy is scolded for submitting a messy math homework paper, so she tries to do her math problems more neatly after that. The scolding Tammy received is an example of:
A) Positive reinforcement
B) Negative reinforcement
C) Punishment I
D) Punishment II

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The scolding Tammy received is an example of punishment I, which is the presentation of an unpleasant stimulus (the scolding) after a behavior (submitting a messy homework paper) to decrease the likelihood of that behavior occurring again in the future.

Tammy Is Scolded for Submitting a Messy Math Homework Paper