Which statement is an example of how discriminative stimuli can encourage cheating?
A) A child who makes silly faces during class is reprimanded by the teacher, but his classmates tell him how funny he is.
B) A teenager is punished for swearing at home but still swears when she is with her friends at school.
C) A drug user is given a warning for his first offense and jail time if he repeats the offense.
D) A politician who is exposed for illegally obtaining money one way will then find another way to obtain the money.

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Discriminative stimuli are cues that influence behavior by signaling the availability of reinforcement or punishment. In this case, the teenager swears with friends because the presence of friends signals that swearing is acceptable and won't be punished, encouraging the behavior despite punishment at home.

Which Statement Is an Example of How Discriminative Stimuli Can