Question

Which of the following is an example of negative punishment?

• A. Giving a student extra homework for being late to class
• B. A teacher giving praise when a student answers correctly
• C. A child loses TV privileges for misbehaving
• D. A teacher stops scolding when a student starts paying attention

Answer 1

Answer:

C. A child loses TV privileges for misbehaving

Negative punishment involves removing a pleasant stimulus to reduce a behavior. Taking away a child's TV privileges for misbehaving is an example of negative punishment because it removes something desirable to decrease the likelihood of the misbehavior recurring. This differs from positive punishment, which involves adding an unpleasant stimulus. Negative punishment is often used in parenting and education to discourage unwanted behaviors by removing privileges or rewards.