Which of the following best illustrates positive punishment in operant conditioning? multiple choice a) forbidding a child from watching television because he broke a glass b) forbidding a teenager from leaving the house because he got drunk c) lecturing and reprimanding a child for being rude to his or her teachers d) refusing to give his or her favorite toys to a child who refuses to eat

The best illustration of positive punishment is C. Lecturing and reprimanding a child for being rude to his/her teachers.

Explanation:

Positive punishment is applying an aversive stimulus in order to reduce certain conduct, whereas negative punishment is removing a desired stimulus.

Given the answer options, we can deduce that the correct one is C. The A and B and D options are removing the stimulus the child enjoys, such as prohibiting TV watching, leaving the house or playing with his/her toys.

Important things to remember:

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