Name That Consequence

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In each of the following scenarios, decide whether it is an example of positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement or punishment.

1. Every time I said a curse word, I was sent to time-out.

Behavior:
Consequence:
Purpose of consequence: decrease behavior or increase behavior:
This is an example of: positive reinforcement or negative reinforcement or punishment.

2. Being late for work causes you to lose $5.00 from your pay, so you always show up on time.

Behavior:
Consequence:
Purpose of consequence: decrease behavior or increase behavior:
This is an example of: positive reinforcement or negative reinforcement or punishment.

3. The police are pulling drivers over and giving prizes for buckling up.

Behavior:
Consequence:
Purpose of consequence: decrease behavior or increase behavior:
This is an example of: positive reinforcement or negative reinforcement or punishment.

4. A smoker, using the nicotine patch, gets violently ill when he smokes.

Behavior:
Consequence:
Purpose of consequence: decrease behavior or increase behavior:
This is an example of: positive reinforcement or negative reinforcement or punishment.

5. A woman avoid talking about anything controversial with her husband since she knows that he will have a highly opinionated comment and she will get angry.

Behavior:
Consequence:
Purpose of consequence: decrease behavior or increase behavior:
This is an example of: positive reinforcement or negative reinforcement or punishment.

6. A waiter tries to be really pleasant and helpful, since in the past when he behaved that way he received large tips.

Behavior:
Consequence:
Purpose of consequence: decrease behavior or increase behavior:
This is an example of: positive reinforcement or negative reinforcement or punishment.