Due to several supply-chain issues the price of computer chips has risen in recent months (this part is true and there is no need to prove it to be so). The result of this change would be to increase the price of
automobiles that require many computer chips in their manufacture.

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.