Which of the Following Scenarios Best Exemplifies Negative Reinforcement in Operant

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies negative reinforcement in operant conditioning?

• A)Tom wakes up just before the alarm clock goes off every morning so that he can avoid having to hear the alarm go off.
• B)Dennis buys himself a new game because he gets a "B" on a difficult exam.
• C)Miranda treats herself to a massage on her birthday.
• D)Sheila goes to sleep early on a night before a test because she knows that this will help her get better grades.

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Definitions:

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