Parents with good intentions might say to their child, "That was good, but..." and then proceed to explain how the behavior could have been even better.Although they hope to be instructional, they are probably unintentionally applying:
A)shaping
B)positive reinforcement
C)punishment
D)fading

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The parent's statement could be seen as a form of punishment, as it implies that the child's behavior was not good enough and needs improvement. Punishment is a consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behavior occurring again, and the use of the word "but" after a compliment can have negative connotations.

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