Nicky Tends to Bite His Nails When He Becomes Nervous

question 135

Multiple Choice

Nicky tends to bite his nails when he becomes nervous because it calms him down. Nicky's behavior is an example of _______________.

• A) negative reinforcement
• B) generalization
• C) classical conditioning
• D) shaping

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