Randy fights with his younger brother Paul over a new toy. Their parents take the toy away from the boys and the fighting decreases. Randy and Paul's parents are using _____________ to lessen the fighting.

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Taking the toy away as a consequence of the fighting is an example of negative punishment. Negative punishment involves removing a desirable stimulus to decrease a behavior.

Randy Fights with His Younger Brother Paul Over a New