Jim compliments his secretary on her new outfit when she offers to bring him coffee one morning. She never offers to bring him coffee again. Which of the following types of processes is illustrated in this scenario?

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Jim's compliment, following the secretary's offer to bring coffee, likely made her uncomfortable or was perceived negatively, leading her to stop the behavior. This is an example of positive punishment, where an added response (the compliment) decreases the likelihood of a behavior (offering coffee) occurring again. Positive punishment involves adding a stimulus to decrease a behavior.

Jim Compliments His Secretary on Her New Outfit When She