Renata Doesn't Like to Check Her Email Because When She

question 187

Multiple Choice

Renata doesn't like to check her email because when she does there is usually a nasty message from her coworker. This is an example of which operant concept?

• A) negative reinforcement
• B) negative punishment
• C) positive reinforcement
• D) positive punishment

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