Consider the following example: "Kendra stays out two hours past curfew. As a result of her tardiness, her parents take away her privileges to go out for two weeks. The next time Kendra goes out she makes sure to come home on time." This is an example of _____.
A) Positive reinforcement
B) Negative reinforcement
C) Positive punishment
D) Negative punishment

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Negative punishment involves taking away a desirable stimulus (in this case, Kendra's privileges to go out) to decrease a behavior (staying out past curfew).

Consider the Following Example: "Kendra Stays Out Two Hours Past