Question

A mother takes her daughter on an outing and promises her ice cream if she behaves. In addition, she warns her that if she misbehaves, she won’t be allowed to play with her toys at home. The latter is an example of a(n) ________ incentive and reinforces the efficacy of the ice cream, a(n) ________ incentive.

positive; negative

direct; indirect

indirect; direct

negative; positive

negative; direct

Answer 1

The correct answer is (d) negative; positive

Negative incentives are the repercussions which deter people to do something. Here She warns her that  if she misbehaves, she won’t be allowed to play with her toys at home. Thus, This is an example of a negative incentive.

Positive incentives are the reward which forces people to do something that you want him or her to do. Here A mother takes her daughter on an outing and promises her ice cream if she behaves.Thus, This is an example of a positive incentive.

Hence, the correct answer is (d) negative; positive