FTCE Professional Education Practice Exam

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What is an example of negative punishment?

Giving extra homework
Taking away recess
Nagging students to complete assignments
Providing additional support

The correct answer is: Taking away recess

Negative punishment involves the removal of a desirable stimulus to decrease a behavior. In this case, taking away recess serves as an example of negative punishment. Recess is a positive and enjoyable part of the school day that students typically look forward to. By removing it, the intention is to discourage unwanted behaviors, such as misbehavior or not completing work. The removal of recess effectively reduces the likelihood of the undesirable behavior occurring in the future. This approach is based on behavior modification principles, where the subtraction of a pleasant experience (recess) aims to lead students to make better choices. In contrast, giving extra homework does not involve removing a pleasant stimulus but rather adding to the workload, which is not classified as negative punishment. Nagging students can be seen as a form of positive punishment, where an aversive stimulus (the nagging) is applied to encourage compliance, and providing additional support is a constructive approach meant to help and encourage students rather than punish them.