Rachana Was Annoyed by the Dinging Sound Her Car Made

question 126

True/False

Rachana was annoyed by the dinging sound her car made when her seatbelt was not fastened, so she decided to fasten her seatbelt before she started the car to avoid hearing the dinging sound. What learning phenomenon is associated with the removal of such an aversive stimulus?
a) Positive reinforcement
b) Negative reinforcement
c) Positive punishment
d) Negative punishment

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