A manager who issues a written reprimand to an employee who reports late for work one day is using:

A) negative reinforcement.
B) punishment.
C) extinction.
D) frustration-regression.
E) deficit conditioning.

Written Reprimand

A formal written notice to an employee indicating a violation of policies or standards and typically documenting disciplinary action.

Negative Reinforcement

A psychological concept where the likelihood of a behavior increases because an unpleasant stimulus is removed or avoided following the behavior.

Punishment

A method of correcting or disciplining an individual through the imposition of unpleasant or adverse consequences for undesired behavior.