In the context of operant conditioning, which of the following scenarios best exemplifies negative punishment?
A. Miya's manager demotes her because of her poor performance at work.
B. Andrew spanks his son for misbehaving.
C. Todd yells at his son for being irresponsible.
D. Gina's brother asks her to consult a psychiatrist for her sleeping problems.
Answer: A
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