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question 47
administering an aversive stimulus following an operant response is
a negative punishment.
b negative reinforcement.
c positive reinforcement.
d positive punishment.
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Explanation:

• Positive punishment involves adding an aversive stimulus after a behavior to decrease its likelihood. For example, if a child misbehaves (operant response) and the parent gives a scolding (aversive stimulus), this is positive punishment.
• Negative punishment is removing a pleasant stimulus. Positive reinforcement is adding a pleasant stimulus. Negative reinforcement is removing an aversive stimulus. Since the question is about adding (administering) an aversive stimulus, it fits positive punishment.

Answer:

D. positive punishment.