Question

question 26
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a young child who is spanked after running into the street learns not to repeat this behavior. in this case, the spanking is a
a positive punishment.
b negative reinforcer.
c negative punishment.
d positive reinforcer.

Explanation:

In operant conditioning, positive punishment involves adding an aversive stimulus (like spanking) to decrease a behavior (running into the street). Negative punishment would remove a pleasant stimulus. Reinforcers (positive or negative) increase behavior, while here the goal is to decrease it.

Answer:

A. positive punishment.