When Richard had an accident in his parent's car, he had his license suspended for 6 months. This outcome was intended to decrease his poor driving habits, therefore taking his license away is considered:

A. punishment

B. negative reinforcement

C. desensitization

D. positive reinforcement


A. punishment

Psychology

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What will be an ideal response?

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