Patrick hits his mother. She decides that when he hits her she will put him down and not carry him (he likes to be carried). His hitting behavior has decreased. Mom's putting Patrick down illustrates which type of operant conditioning?

a. Positive reinforcement
b. Negative reinforcement
c. Presentation punishment
d. Removal punishment


d

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