Jeremiah is told that he can play in the sand box only if he promises not to throw sand

He agrees. After about 6 minutes in the sand box, however, Jeremiah is caught by the teacher throwing sand at another child. Jeremiah is taken out of the sand box and made to sit on a chair for 8 minutes where he can see the others playing in the sand box and having fun, but he cannot join in. Jeremiah is experiencing _____
a) aversion therapy.
b) a time out.
c) the empty chair technique.
d) negative reinforcement.

Answer: b