One day while Ted was cleaning his aquarium, he noticed the heater was still plugged in. He reached down with a wet hand and tried to unplug the cord. As a result, Ted received a shock. After that experience, Ted has never attempted to unplug an electrical cord with a wet hand. The effect the shock had on Ted's behavior is known as

A. negative reinforcement.
B. positive punishment.
C. positive reinforcement.
D. penalty (or negative punishment).


Answer: B

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