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In positive punishment, an undesirable or aversive stimulus is introduced following a behavior to reduce the likelihood of that behavior recurring. The key aspect is the addition of a negative consequence to discourage the action.

Positive Punishment

An example of positive punishment is a teacher scolding a student for texting during class. The reprimand serves as an added, undesirable stimulus intended to decrease the behavior of texting.

Example of Positive Punishment: Scolding a Student

An instance of positive punishment is requiring a child to write a sentence repeatedly, such as 'I will not run into the street,' as a consequence for unsafe behavior. This strategy adds an undesirable task (writing lines) to discourage the child from repeating the action in the future.

Example of Positive Punishment: Writing Lines

A dog has a habit of jumping on guests. To stop this, the owner starts using a spray bottle to squirt the dog with water every time it jumps on someone. After a few times, the dog stops jumping on guests. Which statement best analyzes this behavioral modification technique?

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