In the past, tantrumming has positively reinforced Johnathan’s behavior with attention and getting what he wants. Because of his history of conditioning, whenever things do not go his way, he throws a fit. Jonathan’s parents are tired of this behavior and are successful at reducing the frequency of this behavior by taking away his privilege of watching TV and ignoring him completely when he screams and cries. However, at school, Johnathan’s teacher still allows Johnathan to get his way when he tantrums because it is highly disruptive to the rest of the class and this behavior increases. This is an example of _______________.

Behavioural Contrast can be defined as a contrast in behaviour in different settings with the same situation. When there is multiple schedule of punishment and reinforcement there tends to be an occurrence of behavioural contrast.

In the given case, the multiple schedules are the school and home. In both the schedules, there is a difference between the behaviour of Johnathan because of differences in punishment and reinforcement.

He was punished at home for his tantrums by taking away his privileges whereas he was reinforced by his teacher at school as his behaviour was disruptive to the rest of the class.

So, the correct answer is behavioural contrast.