Which of the following is an example of positive punishment?
A)You fight with your significant other and walk away
B)Getting a speeding ticket
C)Grounding a child for misbehaving and not letting him/her watch television
D)Giving your dog a treat for rolling over

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Positive punishment involves adding something unpleasant (or aversive) after a behavior to decrease the likelihood of that behavior happening again in the future. Getting a speeding ticket adds an unpleasant consequence (a fine and potential points on your license) after the behavior of speeding, which can lead to a decrease in the likelihood of speeding in the future.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Positive Punishment