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CharlieWard

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Miranda complains loudly every time her boyfriend watches sports. As a result of her complaining, he usually turns off the television. He feels like their relationship is strained, but she feels like things are really going her way. Regarding the use of punishment, what could you say about this example?
 
  A) Miranda's punishing behavior of complaining has been negatively reinforced.
  B) The relationship might be better if there were more pleasant interactions, rather than aversive ones.
  C) Miranda's boyfriend is experiencing punishment for his behavior of watching sports.
  D) All of these are correct.

Question 2

Felix swore at his girlfriend during an argument one day, after which she would not talk to him for a week. As a result, he became much less likely to swear at her. This is best described as an example of
 
  A) positive reinforcement.
  B) negative reinforcement.
  C) positive punishment.
  D) negative punishment.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

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CharlieWard

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Reply 2 on: Jun 21, 2018
:D TYSM

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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