Question

question 4
2 pts
will ferrells use of foul language decreased because it was followed by his parents reducing his weekly allowance.
this is an example of negative punishment.
this is an example of positive reinforcement.
this is an example of positive punishment.
this is an example of negative reinforcement.

Explanation:

Positive reinforcement adds a pleasant stimulus to increase a behavior. Positive punishment adds an aversive stimulus to decrease a behavior. Negative reinforcement removes an aversive stimulus to increase a behavior. Negative punishment removes a pleasant stimulus to decrease a behavior. Here, the pleasant stimulus (weekly allowance) is removed to decrease the foul - language behavior.

Answer:

This is an example of negative punishment.