To assist Janice to stop smoking, she has made a contract with her closest friends. If anyone catches Janice smoking, she must pay that person $5.00 on the spot. This is an example of _____________.
A)negative reinforcement
B)aversive punishment
C)response cost punishment
D)contingency punishment

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This is an example of response cost punishment, where a specific amount of a reinforcer (in this case, money) is removed after an undesirable behavior (smoking) occurs, in order to decrease the likelihood of the behavior occurring again.

To Assist Janice to Stop Smoking, She Has Made a Contract