Question

current attempt in progress
taking away someones drivers license so they can no longer drive because they broke a law is considered a
o negative reinforcement.
o positive punishment.
o positive reinforcement.
o negative punishment.

Explanation:

• Negative reinforcement involves removing an aversive stimulus to increase a behavior. This is not the case here as we are not increasing a behavior but rather dealing with punishment.
• Positive punishment adds an aversive stimulus to decrease a behavior. But taking away (removing) the driver's license is not adding something.
• Positive reinforcement adds a pleasant stimulus to increase a behavior. This is not relevant as it's about punishment, not increasing a behavior.
• Negative punishment removes a pleasant stimulus (the driver's license which allows driving - a pleasant activity for many) to decrease the behavior (law - breaking).

Answer:

negative punishment.