Which of the following is an example of negative punishment?
A) receiving harsh criticism for lying to your parents
B) losing telephone privileges for breaking curfe.
C) getting stung by a bee when walking barefoot outside and stepping on the bee
D) getting pepper-sprayed for making a lewd comment to a strange.
E) getting spanked by a parent for mouthing off

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Negative punishment involves the removal of a pleasurable stimulus in order to decrease a behavior. Losing telephone privileges is an example of negative punishment because the privilege of using the phone is removed as a consequence of breaking curfew. The other options involve either positive punishment (receiving something aversive) or natural consequences.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Negative Punishment