Sheryl's parents have told her that she is "grounded" and will not be allowed to watch any television for a week,because she is not completing her assignments on time.This is an example of:
A)negative punishment.
B)negative reinforcement.
C)positive punishment.
D)positive reinforcement.

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This is an example of negative punishment, as a desirable stimulus (watching TV) has been removed after a behavior (not completing assignments on time) to decrease the likelihood of that behavior happening in the future.

Sheryl's Parents Have Told Her That She Is "Grounded" and Will