Which of the Following Is an Example of Negative Reinforcement

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?

• A)Stella changes the oil in her car to avoid engine seizure.
• B)Mark hits his little brother because the brother broke Mark's bike.
• C)Suzie cries after losing the card game.
• D)Ed gets a gold star because he didn't act out.

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Definitions:

Well-deserved Flattery

Genuine praise given to someone based on their actual achievements or qualities.

Rational Persuasion

A method of influencing others through the use of logical arguments and factual evidence.

Credibility of Influence Agent

The degree to which an individual perceived as attempting to influence others is trusted or believed due to their expertise, reliability, and authenticity.

Machiavellianism

A personality trait centered around strategic manipulation and exploitation, emotional coldness, and indifference to morality for personal gain.