Of the following scenarios, which is the best example of negative reinforcement?

A. A teacher makes John stay in his seat until he finishes an assignment while all the other children are allowed to play.
B. A teacher scolds John for not finishing an assignment but lets him play with the other children.
C. A teacher gives gold stars to the first few students who complete an assignment during class.
D. A teacher lets John play with the other children before he completes his assignment but asks him to finish it the next day.


Answer: A

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