Question

question 7
taking away the drivers license of a reckless teen driver is intended to serve as a
a negative reinforcement.
b positive reinforcement.
c negative punishment.
d positive 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.
• Positive reinforcement adds a pleasant stimulus to increase a behavior. Again, not relevant as we are not trying to increase reckless driving.
• Positive punishment adds an aversive stimulus (e.g., a fine) to decrease a behavior. But taking away a license is removal, not addition.
• Negative punishment removes a pleasant stimulus (the driver's license) to decrease the behavior (reckless driving).

Answer:

C. negative punishment.