Spencer has been naughty all day long, and his parents finally give him a time-out. What operant conditioning principle are they employing?

Name: Spencer has been naughty all day long, and his parents finally give him a time-out. What operant conditioning principle are they employing?
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Spencer's parents are using negative punishment by taking away something desirable (in this case, his freedom to play or interact) to decrease the likelihood of the naughty behavior continuing.

Spencer Has Been Naughty All Day Long, and His Parents