A man who has built a cabin on the edge of a forest discovers a termite infestation in his basement. The man plans to get rid of the termites by applying a pyrethroid-based termiticide around the edges of the basement. Describe two alternate solutions that do not involve chemical pesticides and explain an advantage of each alternate solution.

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.

the correct answer is in fact b. spring tides are the highest, while neap tides are the lowest.