The $75 fine for driving too fast resulting in you speeding less is an example of:
A) positive reinforcement
B) negative reinforcement
C) positive punishment
D) negative punishment

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Positive punishment involves presenting an aversive stimulus that decreases the likelihood of a behavior occurring again in the future. In this case, the $75 fine is an aversive stimulus meant to decrease the behavior of driving too fast.

The $75 Fine for Driving Too Fast Resulting in You