Akia Rubbed Some Cortisone Cream on the Spot Where a Mosquito

question 170

Multiple Choice

Akia rubbed some cortisone cream on the spot where a mosquito had bitten her and the itching stopped. The next time a mosquito bit her, she reached for the cortisone cream. In terms of operant conditioning, this is an example of

• A)positive reinforcement.
• B)negative reinforcement.
• C)aversive punishment.
• D)response cost.

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