Receiving an electrical shock when you forget to turn off the power before working on an electrical socket is an example of a negative punishment.
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Answer (1)
Receiving an electrical shock from neglecting to turn off the power is an example of positive punishment, not negative punishment. Positive punishment involves introducing an unpleasant outcome to deter behavior, whereas negative punishment involves removing a desirable stimulus. It's important to differentiate these terms for proper understanding of behavioral consequences. ;
