In the context of operant conditioning, which of the following scenarios best exemplifies positive punishment?
A. Stephen gets a speeding ticket.
B. Christopher's pay is cut because of a poor job evaluation.
C. Amy grounds her son for misbehaving and does not let him watch television.
D. Rita takes medicines for her stomachache.
Answer: A
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