The Internal Revenue Service Threatens Chloe with a Penalty If

Multiple Choice

The Internal Revenue Service threatens Chloe with a penalty if she fails to pay her back taxes. She pays, and the threat is withdrawn. In the future, she is more prompt in meeting her obligation. This is an example of the use of __________ to control behavior.

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