Which of the Following Is an Example of Negative Reinforcement

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?

• A) grounding a teenager for missing curfew
• B) making a child sit in the corner until they say "I'm sorry"
• C) giving a student extra credit for class participation
• D) allowing a student to take a make-up exam

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