Which of the following is an example of punishment by removal?
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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Punishment by removal involves taking away a desired stimulus. Losing telephone privileges is an example of punishment by removal as it takes away the desired stimulus of being able to use the phone. A and D are examples of punishment by application, which involves adding an aversive stimulus. C is an example of natural consequences, which occur without any intentional intervention.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Punishment by Removal