Which of the Following Is an Example of Negative Reinforcement

question 425

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?

• A) You clean your room because your mother promised you a chocolate bar if you do.
• B) You clean your room because you can't stand hearing your mother nag at you anymore.
• C) You clean your room because your mother said she's take your Playstation away if you didn't.
• D) You clean your room because your mother said she'd smack your butt if you didn't.

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