Not following through on a threat of punishment when the employee performs satisfactorily is a form of negative reinforcement.

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Negative reinforcement involves removing an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated. If an employee is threatened with punishment but then performs satisfactorily and no punishment is given, the unpleasant stimulus (punishment) has been removed, which can reinforce the behavior of performing satisfactorily. Therefore, it is a form of negative reinforcement.

Not Following Through on a Threat of Punishment When the Employee