Which of the Following Is an Example of Negative Reinforcement

question 211

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?

• A) Kyle is late getting home, so his father grounds him for a week.
• B) Greg studies a great deal for his algebra test, but fails anyway.
• C) Abigail decides she doesn't like Mark anymore, so she stops seeing him.
• D) As soon as his daughter begins cleaning her room, Noah stops nagging her.

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