Linda moved to Columbia, Missouri from New York City and uses New York phrases in her speech. Her classmates tease her when she uses New York phrases in order to influence her to quit using them. Linda has quit using New York phrases in her speech. The teasing is an example of
a. reinforcement of an incompatible behavior.
b. intermittent reinforcement.
c. shaping.
d. punishment.
ANSWER: d
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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