Question:

Jagruti's mother was upset to find that Jagruti used her crayons to draw the picture of an animal on the wall of the drawing room. Her mother took away the crayons from her and made Jagruti wash the drawings off the wall. Which of the following statements is/are true?

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Punishment by removal involves taking away a positive reinforcer, while punishment by application adds an unpleasant consequence.
Updated On: Jan 24, 2025
  • Having her crayons taken away was a form of punishment by removal.
  • Having her crayons taken away was a form of negative reinforcement.
  • Being made to wash off the drawing was a form of punishment by application.
  • Being made to wash off the drawing was a form of punishment by removal.
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The Correct Option is A, C

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- Taking away the crayons (A) is a form of punishment by removal as it removes a desired object to reduce unwanted behavior.
- Making Jagruti wash the drawings (C) is a form of punishment by application as it adds an unpleasant task to discourage the behavior.
Thus, the correct answer is (A, C).
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