Asocially defined position in a group or in society

answer:

a socially defined position in a group or in society is called a social status. with that definition, it is also added as the society having expectations, rights and duties with respect to the society. an ascribed status is when a person is gets respect from society because of his family, ancestors, etc.

the answer to the question is punishment. or more specifically, positive punishment.

positive punishment occurs when a behavior is given a negative consequence for the individual doing the behavior.

sara no longer wants to ask questions (the behavior) because she is ridiculed by mr. smith (the punishment).

reinforcement is inaccurate because reinforcement always gives positive consequences for the individual doing the behavior, be it by introducing a pleasant consequence or removing an unpleasant one.