Dave Miller tells new employees that if they do what they are told,he will leave them alone,but if they get out of line,he will impose the contractual disciplinary procedure.What kind of reinforcement does Miller's approach represent?
A) Positive reinforcement
B) Avoidance
C) Extinction
D) Punishment
E) Distortion

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Miller's approach represents avoidance reinforcement because he is essentially saying that if employees follow instructions, they can avoid the negative consequence of the disciplinary procedure. Avoidance reinforcement encourages a behavior by allowing individuals to avoid a negative outcome.

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