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)Presentation punishment
D)Removal punishment

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Scolding Tammy for submitting a messy math homework paper is an example of presentation punishment, which involves the presentation of an unpleasant stimulus (in this case, the scolding) to decrease the likelihood of a behavior (submitting a messy homework paper). Positive reinforcement involves the presentation of a desirable stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior, while negative reinforcement involves the removal of an aversive stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior. Removal punishment involves the removal of a desirable stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behavior.

Tammy Is Scolded for Submitting a Messy Math Homework Paper