It Seemed That Your Mom Was Always Nagging You to Clean

question 58

Multiple Choice

It seemed that your mom was always nagging you to clean your room when you were a teenager. Eventually you learned that if you cleaned your room every Saturday morning, you would not have to listen to her nagging. What does this example illustrate?

• A)positive reinforcement
• B)avoidance learning
• C)escape learning
• D)negative punishment

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Definitions:

Stress

An internal reaction to any force that threatens to disturb a person’s equilibrium; the internal reaction usually takes the form of emotional discomfort.

Hindrance Stressor

Factors that obstruct personal growth or job performance, causing stress and potentially reducing job satisfaction.

Angry

A strong feeling of displeasure or hostility triggered by what one perceives as wrong or threatening.

Hostile

Showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly or adversarial, often creating a negative or threatening environment.