Which of the following concepts of operant conditioning is correctly matched with an example?

A. Positive punishment-Laurel's mother yells at her when Laurel tries to steal $20 from her mother's purse.
B. Positive reinforcement-Vickie applies some ointment to lessen the discomfort caused by a minor burn.
C. Negative punishment-Maddie receives a bonus for outstanding work performance.
D. Negative reinforcement-Ella's parents confiscate her car keys for breaking her curfew.


Answer: A

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