You make a comment in your workgroup meetings, and a coworker responds with a sarcastic remark. You no longer speak during your workgroup meetings. This is an example of:
A) negative reinforcement.
B) higher order conditioning.
C) positive punishment.
D) negative punishment.

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The sarcastic remark acts as a positive punishment, discouraging you from speaking by adding an unpleasant consequence.

You Make a Comment in Your Workgroup Meetings, and a Coworker