AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Losing privileges, being fined for violating the law, being grounded and losing access to the tablet are all common negative punishment examples.

Detailed explanation-2: -A child is scolded (unpleasant event) for ignoring homework (undesirable behavior.) A parent gives a child a time-out (unpleasant consequence) for throwing tantrums (unwanted behavior.) The police gives a driver a ticket (unpleasant stimulus) for speeding (unwanted behavior.)

Detailed explanation-3: -Positive punishment involves adding an aversive consequence after an undesired behavior is emitted to decrease future responses. Negative punishment includes taking away a certain reinforcing item after the undesired behavior happens in order to decrease future responses.

Detailed explanation-4: -Consequence: Getting rewarded with chocolates. What type of reinforcements did Sheldon use on Penny? 1) Positive reinforcement: Sheldon positively reinforced Penny by giving her chocolates whenever she performed a correct behavior, such as not sitting in his seat, not talking and speaking in a lower octave.