Negative punishment occurs typically
A) When the teacher accidentally punishes the wrong behavior
B) When the teacher takes back tokens or privileges she gave previously
C) When the teacher gives negative comments or grades to the student
D) All punishment uses a negative consequence

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Negative punishment involves the removal of a positive stimulus following an undesired behavior, with the aim of decreasing that behavior. In choice B, taking back tokens or privileges is an example of removing a positive stimulus (the tokens or privileges) to decrease an undesired behavior.

Negative Punishment Occurs Typically