The word positive in positive punishment refers to the fact that _______.
A) something is added
B) something positive is removed
C) the results are positive
D) the procedure is used with good intentions

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In positive punishment, something is added to the situation (such as an unpleasant stimulus) in order to decrease the likelihood of a behavior occurring in the future. The word "positive" in this context simply means "added," and is not intended to imply anything positive or desirable about the punishment itself.

The Word Positive in Positive Punishment Refers to the Fact