analyze the status update below and answer the question that follows.
explain why the writer of this social network posting should reconsider the wording before sharing.

a. the writer needs to avoid using abbreviations and check spelling before sharing.
b. the writer needs to write in complete sentences and start each with a capital letter.
c. the writer needs to consider what might happen if word gets back to his or her boss.
d. the writer is posting something of no real importance or interest.

C. The writer needs to consider what might happen if word gets back to his or her boss.

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.