________ is an example of punishment.

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Punishment involves providing negative consequences for behavior that is deemed unacceptable. Assigning an unappealing task is an example of punishment as it involves providing a negative consequence (i.e. a task that the employee does not want to do) for behavior that is deemed unacceptable. Giving letters of commendation (A) and taking an employee off probation (B) are examples of positive reinforcement, as they provide positive consequences for behavior that is deemed acceptable. Withholding an undesirable consequence (D) is an example of negative reinforcement, as it involves removing a negative consequence for behavior that is deemed acceptable. Forgetting to say thanks for a favor (E) is not an example of any of the above concepts.

________ Is an Example of Punishment