One of your fellow students is continually late to class. The professor has tried numerous verbal warnings and recently took points away from the student's grade. Based on the above, the professor's actions are consistent with which of the following reinforcement techniques?
A) Negative reinforcement
B) Punishment
C) Positive reinforcement
D) Avoidance learning
E) Rewards enhancement

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The professor's actions of taking points away from the student's grade is an example of punishment, which is a type of behavior modification technique that involves the presentation of an unpleasant consequence following a behavior, in order to decrease the likelihood of that behavior occurring in the future.

One of Your Fellow Students Is Continually Late to Class