In the past, Parnelli consistently drove at high speeds on city streets. However, he was pulled over and had to immediately pay a very expensive fine. Afterward, Parnelli very seldom drove at high rates of speed. Which of the following might account for the effect of the lost money resulting from paying the fine?

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Negative punishment involved the removal of a desired stimulus, in this case, the money that Parnelli lost from paying the expensive fine. This led to a decrease in the behavior of driving at high speeds.

In the Past, Parnelli Consistently Drove at High Speeds on City