Question

what type of behavior modification is used when a parent gives a child another chore if the child misbehaves?
negative reinforcement
punishment
positive reinforcement

Explanation:

Positive reinforcement adds a pleasant stimulus to increase a behavior. Negative reinforcement removes an aversive stimulus to increase a behavior. Punishment involves adding an aversive stimulus (like an extra chore) to decrease a behavior. Here, giving an extra chore when a child misbehaves aims to decrease misbehavior.

Answer:

B. Punishment