One of the most difficult problems for any teacher is a child who consistently disrupts class. Researchers have shown that giving attention in the form of scolding to a disruptive child actually increases the child's misbehavior. In the terms of operant conditioning, the scolding is a
A. punisher.
B. penalty.
C. positive reinforcer.
D. negative reinforcer.
Answer: C
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