If a parent takes away a toy from a child for the rest of the day every time they say a 'bad' word (e.g. swear), what would this be considered an example of?
A)positive reinforcement
B)negative reinforcement
C)positive punishment
D)negative punishment
E)none of these responses is correct

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Negative punishment involves removing a desirable stimulus (the toy) to decrease the likelihood of a behavior (saying a 'bad' word).

If a Parent Takes Away a Toy from a Child