Which of the following is an example of negative punishment?
A) receiving harsh criticism for lying to your parents
B) losing telephone privileges for breaking curfew
C) getting stung by a bee when walking barefoot outside and stepping on the bee
D) getting pepper sprayed for making a lewd comment to a stranger

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Negative punishment is when a desired stimulus is removed to decrease the probability of a behavior. Losing telephone privileges (a desired stimulus) for breaking curfew would be an example of negative punishment, as it decreases the likelihood of the behavior happening again. The other options are examples of positive punishment, as an aversive stimulus is introduced to decrease the likelihood of a behavior.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Negative Punishment