A 5-Year-Old Is Given a 5-Minute Time-Out for Throwing Spaghetti

Multiple Choice

A 5-year-old is given a 5-minute time-out for throwing spaghetti all over a new white tablecloth. This is an example of:

A) Punishment.
B) Positive reinforcement.
C) Negative reinforcement.
D) Response cost.
E) A lot of restraint on the part of the child's parents.