Pat Takes a Prescription Medication in Order to Reduce Pain,and

question 132

Multiple Choice

Pat takes a prescription medication in order to reduce pain,and Kelly takes the same medication in order to experience a "drug high." What is the difference between Pat's and Kelly's behaviour

• A) Pat is positively reinforced, but Kelly is negatively reinforced. 
• B) Pat gets negative reinforcement, but Kelly gets positive reinforcement. 
• C) Pat is avoiding negative punishment, but Kelly is avoiding positive punishment. 
• D) Pat experiences punishment, but Kelly experiences reinforcement.

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