Negative Reinforcement Is the Process by Which Escaping or Avoiding

question 133

Multiple Choice

Negative reinforcement is the process by which escaping or avoiding an aversive or unpleasant stimulus ____ the response that it follows.

• A) weakens
• B) avoids
• C) strengthens
• D) ignores

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