If you were to drink a shot of alcohol and your friends responded by cheering and encouraging you to take another shot, this is an example of positive punishment.

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This scenario is an example of positive reinforcement because the cheering and encouragement from friends serve as a reward, increasing the likelihood of repeating the behavior. Positive punishment involves adding an unpleasant consequence to decrease a behavior.

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