17
QuizMultiple Choice

Reinforcement and Punishment

Question 17 • CUSD Psychology (5.0)

Positive punishment occurs when a pleasant stimulus is removed after demonstration of a behavior.

Answer
A
T
B
F

Explanation

The statement describes negative punishment, not positive punishment. Negative punishment occurs when a pleasant stimulus is removed after a behavior; positive punishment occurs when an unpleasant stimulus is added. So the statement is false, matching choice F.

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