Larry is grounded each time he hits his little brother.After a few times of being grounded, Larry's misbehavior toward his little brother decreases.Grounding Larry is an example of

A) positive punishment.
B) negative punishment.
C) negative reinforcement.
D) positive reinforcement.

Negative Punishment

A behavioral modification technique involving the removal of a desirable stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behavior recurring.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavior reinforcement strategy where the removal of an undesirable or aversive stimulus strengthens or increases the likelihood of a behavior.

Positive Reinforcement

The process of increasing the probability of a behavior by following it with a desirable event or outcome.