Mr. Lubinetti sends students to a “time-out” box when they become too physically aggressive during hockey practice. Once they have been seated quietly for at least five minutes, they are allowed to re-enter the game. The chance to leave the “time-out” box is an example of what type of consequence?
A. Negative reinforcement
B. Positive reinforcement
C. Presentation punishment
D. Removal punishment
Answer:A
Mr. Lubinetti sends students to a “time-out” box when they become too physically aggressive during hockey practice. Once they have been seated quietly for at least five minutes, they are allowed to re-enter the game. The chance to leave the “time-out” box is an example of what type of consequence?
A. Negative reinforcement B. Positive reinforcement C. Presentation punishment D. Removal punishment
Explanation: A) The chance to leave the “time-out” box is negative reinforcement. Mr. Lubinetti is removing a negative stimulus (the “time out” box), thus providing reinforcement for good behavior (quietly waiting out the time). Losing the opportunity to play is an example of removal punishment, while being sent to the “box” is presentation punishment, and being allowed to play after five minutes in the “box” is positive reinforcement. However, the question asks for the type of consequence exemplified by the chance to leave the “box”, which is negative reinforcement.