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. The professor's actions are consistent with which of the following reinforcement techniques?

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The professor took points away from the student's grade, which is an example of punishment. The goal of punishment is to decrease the frequency of a behavior by associating it with an unpleasant consequence. In this case, the student's tardiness is being punished with a lower grade.

One of Your Fellow Students Is Continually Late to Class