Elton's mother has been nagging that he should practice at the piano for the upcoming competition. Elton eventually complies to stop her nagging. This example illustrates _______________

a. positive punishment
b. negative punishment
c. positive reinforcement
d. negative reinforcement

Answer: d

Psychology

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a. true b. false

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