Which of the Following Illustrates the Concept of Negative Reinforcement

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following illustrates the concept of negative reinforcement?

• A) A woman injects heroin into her veins to obtain a "rush."
• B) A hungry rat presses a lever to obtain a food pellet.
• C) A rat presses a lever that results in delivery of a shock through the floor of the chamber.
• D) A man ingests an aspirin to rid himself of a strong headache.
• E) A child is sent to his room after screaming at the dinner table.

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