Ava is wheeling her toddler,Jamie,through the supermarket after a long and tiring day.When Jamie begins to fuss,Ava scolds her sharply and the toddler's fussing subsides.Ava has used _____ on Jamie.

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Positive punishment involves adding an aversive stimulus (in this case, scolding) to reduce a behavior (fussing). Negative reinforcement involves removing an aversive stimulus to increase a behavior. Positive reinforcement involves adding a desirable stimulus to increase a behavior. Negative punishment involves removing a desirable stimulus to decrease a behavior.

Ava Is Wheeling Her Toddler,Jamie,through the Supermarket After a Long