MCAT Behavioral Sciences Question 35: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 35
5. A credit card company charges a fee for a late payment. This is an example of:
- A. positive reinforcement.
- B. negative reinforcement.
- C. positive punishment.
- D. negative punishment.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Because the credit card company wishes to decrease the behavior of late bill payment, this is a punishment, so we can eliminate choices (A) and (B). The company is adding something unpleasant, making this an example of positive punishment.