Question

positive punishment occurs when a pleasant stimulus is removed after demonstration of a behavior.

please select the best answer from the choices provided

t
f

Explanation:

Analyze the definition of positive punishment

Positive punishment involves presenting (adding) an unpleasant stimulus after an undesired behavior to decrease the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Analyze the definition of negative punishment

Negative punishment involves removing (taking away) a pleasant stimulus after an undesired behavior to decrease the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Evaluate the statement

The statement says "Positive punishment occurs when a pleasant stimulus is removed after demonstration of a behavior." This describes negative punishment, not positive punishment, making the statement false.

Answer:

• T
• F (Correct answer)