AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -A good example of positive punishment that adults can understand is getting a speeding ticket after driving too fast. Receiving a speeding ticket is classified as positive punishment because it is designed to make the driver, less inclined to drive faster and break the law again.

Detailed explanation-2: -Here are some examples that you may have experienced. Positive punishment: You drive fast, you receive a speeding ticket, you no longer drive fast. Something was added (speeding ticket) to decrease your fast driving behavior.

Detailed explanation-3: -Speeding tickets and other types of fines are often presented as examples of the operant conditioning process of negative punishment. Negative punishment: Something is removed after a behavior, which results in the behavior happening less often.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are many examples of negative punishment in everyday life. Losing privileges, being fined for violating the law, being grounded and losing access to the tablet are all common negative punishment examples.