The step function f(x) is graphed. On a coordinate plane, a step graph has horizontal segments that are each 2 units long. The left end of each segment is a closed circle. The right end of each segment is an open circle. The left-most segment goes from (negative 6, negative 3) to (negative 4, negative 3). Each segment is 1 unit higher and 2 units farther to the right than the previous segment. The right-most segment goes from (4, 2) to (6, 2). What is the value of f(1)? 0 1 2 4

it is snorkeling, apex verified.

the answer to the question is punishment. or more specifically, positive punishment.

positive punishment occurs when a behavior is given a negative consequence for the individual doing the behavior.

sara no longer wants to ask questions (the behavior) because she is ridiculed by mr. smith (the punishment).

reinforcement is inaccurate because reinforcement always gives positive consequences for the individual doing the behavior, be it by introducing a pleasant consequence or removing an unpleasant one.