As a consequence for misbehaving, many teachers use "timeout." How does this consequence affect students' behavior?

a. It adds a stimulus to decrease bad behavior.
b. It takes away a stimulus to decrease bad behavior.
c. It adds a stimulus to increase bad behavior.
d. It takes away a stimulus to increase bad behavior.


Answer: B

Rationale: This is also known as "negative punishment."

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