Miranda complains loudly every time her boyfriend watches sports. As a result of her complaining, he usually turns off the television. He feels like their relationship is strained, but she feels like things are really going her way. Regarding the use of punishment, what could you say about this example?
A) ?Miranda's "punishing" behavior of complaining has been negatively reinforced.
B) ?The relationship might be better if there were more pleasant interactions, rather than aversive ones.
C) ?Miranda's boyfriend is experiencing punishment for his behavior of watching sports.
D) ?All of these are correct.
D
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