Question

Luke has just received a stern lecture from his mother about his lack of motivation. This is an example of a __________.

a. value reinforcement
b. positive sanction
c. norm violation
d. negative sanction

Answer 1

Option a.

Step-by-step explanation:

There´s no punishment involved. Her mother just wants to convey her alarm or her unhappiness about Luke´s lack of motivation, hoping to make him change his behavior. This is value reinforcement.