Isabella is not allowed to participate in her soccer game because she was disruptive at the previous practice. This is an example of which of the following?
Positive reinforcement
Negative reinforcement
Punishment
Classical conditioning

Respuesta :

That sounds like Punishment 

Answer:

The answer is Punishment. That Isabella is not allowed to participate in her soccer game because she was disruptive at the previous practice is an example of punishment.

Explanation:

According to the theory of operant conditioning, there a two ways of modifying a person's behavior: reinforcement and punishment. Reinforcement is targeted to reinforce and maintain a certain behavior, punishment is targeted to stop and eliminate a certain behavior.

In the example stated in the question, Isabella's behavior during her previous practice wants to be modified, therefore, a punishment is applied. In this case, it is a negative punishment because it is removing a pleasant stimulus, that is, being able to play in the soccer game.